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The terms Graduation and Commencement are often used interchangeably. As a University of Wyoming graduate, we want you to be aware about these two similar yet different terms.
Commencement is a ceremony held twice per year (winter and spring) honoring students who have recently or will soon graduate, which means completing all requirements of their degree program. Participating in Commencement does not automatically mean that a student has graduated. In order to graduate, a student must complete all requirements and apply for graduation.
Ready to Graduate? After entering your anticipated graduation date in WyoRecords, the Office of the Registrar will certify that your degree program requirements have been met. Once approved, the degree earned is listed on your official transcript. At UW, you may apply to graduate up to two years (six semesters) prior to completing your degree requirements. You can graduate at the end of any semester (spring, summer or fall).
Apply for Graduation – Undergraduate Students
Apply for Graduation – Graduate Students and Professional Programs
Planning to walk at Commencement? The Commencement ceremony is a public celebration of your achievements separate from graduation. You do not need to complete all degree requirements to participate in Commencement. It is recommended to know your anticipated graduate date before participating in Commencement. In order for your name to appear in the Spring Commencement 2023 program, your registration must be received by April 15, 2023.
8:30 am: Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Academic Affairs
10 am: College of Law -- Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts
12:15 pm Graduate Ceremony
College of Education
College of Engineering and Applied Science
College of Health Sciences
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
College of Arts & Sciences
School of Energy Resources
College of Business
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
3:30 pm Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
College of Business
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
College of Health Sciences
School of Energy Resources
In an effort to reduce the amount of printed paper for commencement events, we have moved towards a digital-only commencement programs. Download your program here.
Graduate Commencement Ceremony: Find photos here.
A.M. Undegraduate Ceremony: Find photos here.
P.M. Undegraduate Ceremony: Find photos here.
Registration: All graduating UW students must register here to confirm participation in the Commencement ceremony.
Location: Arena Auditorium, University of Wyoming, Main Campus.
Grad Fair: Purchase your cap, gown and more at the University Store's Grad Fair March 30-31. Find the Virtual Grad Fair here.
Event Program: Digital programs will be available for event.
Ticket Information: There will be no ticketing and no limit on attendees at the ceremony.
Order Regalia: Order cap and gown, and find more graduation resources here.
Parking and Shuttle Information: Find parking and shuttle information here.
Accessibility/Disability Accommodations: Please complete the accommodation request form prior to the commencement ceremony. Questions can be directed to Disability Support Services at udss@uwyo.edu or 307-766-4041.
Live Stream: Click here to watch graduation live!
Students need to arrive inside the War Memorial Fieldhouse one hour prior to their respective commencement to line up with their respective college/school.
**Reminder: Alcohol will not be permitted at UW Commencement. You will be asked to leave and not participate in the celebrations.**
UW Casper Spring Commencement: May 14, 2023, 2:30 p.m. -- David Street Station, Casper -- Register here or find more information about the Casper commencement here.
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University of Wyoming Winter Commencement
University of Wyoming Spring 2022 Commencement (8:30am)
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