May Semester Ceremony – EWU Commencement

Semester Commencement

Commencement Live Stream

9:30am - May 2, 2025 | Pavilion - Reese Court

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004

Programs represented at this ceremony include graduates from:

Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dental Hygiene
Health Science
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy

Location

EWU Pavilion - Reese Court

1375 Swoop Lane
Cheney, WA 99004

Schedule

8:30AM	Doors Open/Student Line-up
9:30AM	Procession and Ceremony begin Individuals receiving a Master's or Doctoral degree will be hooded on stage. All degree candidates will receive an Eastern diploma cover and will have their name read as they cross the stage.
11:00AM	The ceremony is estimated to last 1 hour and a half. Please stay for the entire ceremony to honor all of the graduates.

Note: This schedule may change as adjustments are made to the during this planning period. An updated schedule and FAQs will be provided as soon as that information becomes available.

Video and Photography

For those unable to attend the celebration, the ceremony will be streamed live.

A professional photographer will take at least one picture of each graduate as they receive their diploma cover. Graduates will be photographed with no obligation to purchase. Photos will be available for purchase through After Image Visual Services. Please visit their website 2-3 days after the ceremony to view a proof.

Flowers

A limited number of flowers will be available for purchase. Flowers will be arranged by The Commencement Group and proceeds from the sale will benefit the EWU Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA).

To further contribute to a safe and efficient environment for graduates, guests, and faculty, we are strongly encouraging customers to take advantage of our online pre-order service. We will have a contact-free customer experience for guests who are simply picking up their pre-purchased and reserved products.

You can now pre-order flowers from The Commencement Group for this year's ceremonies.