As the spring 2023 semester reaches the halfway point, there are several upcoming key dates and events that graduating students must keep their eye out for.  

March 3 – Application to apply for degree deadline 

March 21–22 – Grad Fair in The Bookie, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Mandatory Tasks: 

• Degree application 
• RSVP to walk 

Recommended Tasks: 

• Order academic regalia 
• Update records
• Complete undergraduate survey
• Review student accounts and loans
• International students: contact the Office of International Programs
• Purchase announcements, commemorative merchandise and portraits 
• Invite family and friends
• Join the Alumni Association

March 27–31 – Showcase Week 

Showcase week honors the scholarly achievements of faculty, staff and students. It packs 5 days with poster sessions, competitions, and speeches, capped off by an elegant banquet and awards ceremony, according to WSU commencement. 

March 27  

• Showcase for undergraduate research and creative activities

March 28 

• Crimson Reads, the celebration of authors in the WSU community 
• State of the University Address, President Kirk Schulz highlights accomplishments from the past academic year
• Emeritus Society Legacy of Excellence lecture, address from an outstanding emeritus honored for achievements while in retirement

March 29 

• Distinguished faculty address, recognition of a faculty member’s achievements
• Three-minute thesis, research communication for doctoral students

March 30 

• Academic showcase, displaying research, scholarship and creative work within WSU 
• GPSA research exposition, poster session to recognize graduate and professional students’ research success 

March 31

• Celebrating excellence banquet, recognizing the dedication and achievements of faculty and staff 

April 3 – Deadline to RSVP to walk at commencement 

April 15 – Final day to order regalia online 

May 5 – Hooding Practice 

• All Doctoral candidates (PhD, EDD, and DNP) are encouraged to attend

May 6 – Graduation Ceremony 

8:00 a.m. 

• College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
• School of the Environment 
• Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
• College of Veterinary Medicine  

11:30 a.m.

• College of Arts and Sciences 

3:00 p.m. 

• Carson College of Business
• Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
• College of Education
• Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences