2024 Commencement - May 10

Western will host an in-person commencement ceremony to honor our graduates on Friday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m. in Rushmore Gymnasium. Following will be a reception in the Atrium. An option for live streaming is also available for family and friends. On the day of the event, please click here for access to the live stream. 

If students would like to post celebratory photos to Instagram, the hashtag is #WesternGrad24.

Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Nursing graduate giving speech from the stage
Student handshaking while walking on stage
Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Nursing graduate giving speech from the stage
Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Students standing and sitting during the graduation ceremony
Nursing graduate giving speech from the stage
Student posing with college president and receiving diploma
Students sitting during the graduation ceremony
Outstanding graduate giving speech from the stage
Nursing graduate giving speech from the stage
Students sitting during the graduation ceremony
Nursing graduates standing on stage during pinning ceremony

Schedule of Events

HSEC Graduation
Theatre
6PM
Wednesday, May 8
Commencement rehearsal
Rushmore Gymnasium
2:30PM
Thursday, May 9
Nurse Pinning Ceremony
Theatre
1PM
Friday, May 10
Commencement Ceremony
Rushmore Gymnasium
5PM
Friday, May 10
Commencement Reception
Atrium
Following Ceremony
Friday, May 10

 Frequently Asked Questions

Cap and Gown pick-up will be in Mustang Central May 6th through May 9th, 8:00am-5:00pm, and Friday May 10th 8:00am-1:30pm 

If you are unable to pick up your cap and gown at any of these times please email graduation@westernwyoming.edu to set up alternate arrangements

Each participating graduate will receive a diploma cover from Dr. Dale as they cross the stage during the commencement ceremony.

Diplomas and certificates will be ordered following grade entry and verification processing. Diplomas will be mailed 4-6 weeks after commencement. Please ensure your mailing address we have on file is correct.  

The College has hired Brayden Flack for the day of commencement as the professional photographer. On Monday May 13th, photos can be accessed through his website by clicking the link: Commencement 2024


Request More Information

Please email graduation@westernwyoming.edu with any additional questions. For general Western Wyoming Community College information, please call 800-226-1181.

For questions about the Nurse Pinning Ceremony, please contact at 307-382-1793 or twalker@westernwyoming.edu. For questions about the HSEC graduation, please contact College & Career Readiness office at 307-382-1829 or by emailing learning@westernwyoming.edu. 

Photography: 

Brayden Flack Photography Logo

The College has contracted with Brayden Flack as the professional photographer for Commencement. On Monday May 13 photos can be accessed through his website by clicking the link: Commencement 2024

Flowers provided by:

Logo of Save the Date Flower and Wedding Studio