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Schedule of Ceremonies

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Commencement 2024 Locations

Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 East Green Street, Pasadena, California

Emergency number for graduates: TBA
This number is monitored May 15-17, 2024, only.

WesternU Oregon
605 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, Oregon

Emergency number for graduates: TBA
This number is monitored May 24, 2024, only.

Countdown to the First Ceremony

Ceremony Schedules

May 15, 2024
9:30 A.M.

College of Podiatric Medicine
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Assistants Arrive: 7:30 a.m.
Seating Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Doors Close: 9:20 a.m.

3:00 P.M.

College of Health Sciences

Seating Begins: 2:00 p.m.
Doors Close: 2:50 p.m.

May 16, 2024
9:30 A.M.

College of Pharmacy
College of Dental Medicine

Assistants Arrive: 7:30 a.m.
Seating Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Doors Close: 9:20 a.m.

3:00 P.M.

College of Optometry
College of Graduate Nursing

Seating Begins: 2:00 p.m.
Doors Close: 2:50 p.m.

May 17, 2024
9:30 A.M.

College of Veterinary Medicine

Assistants Arrive: 7:30 a.m.
Seating Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Doors Close: 9:20 a.m.

May 24, 2024
9:00 A.M.

College of Health Sciences – Northwest

Assistants Arrive: 7:00 a.m.
Seating Begins: 8:00 a.m.
Doors close: 8:50 a.m.

1:00 P.M.

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest

Seating Begins: 12:00 p.m.
Doors Close: 12:50 p.m.

To our family and guests attending the ceremonies, you may be recorded or photographed while on-site and assets may be used for future University publications. 
For our Pasadena ceremonies, visit the Pasadena Civic Auditorium’s FAQ page for guest guidelines.