Each spring our Commencement Exercises serve as the capstone of our students’ career at WesternU. Students, as well as their families and friends, will not soon forget the incredible ceremony that our faculty participants and commencement assistants help make possible. Please see the appropriate categories below for more information.

Schedule of Ceremonies
May 12, 2025
9:00 a.m.

College of Health Sciences – Northwest
Faculty Arrive: 8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest
Faculty Arrive: 8:00 a.m.

May 13, 2025
9:00 a.m.

College of Podiatric Medicine
Faculty Arrive: 8:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

College of Optometry
Faculty Arrive: 11:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

College of Dental Medicine
Faculty Arrive: 2:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

College of Pharmacy
Faculty Arrive: 5:30 p.m.

May 14, 2025
8:00 a.m.

College of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty Arrive: 7:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Faculty Arrive: 11:00 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

College of Graduate Nursing
Faculty Arrive: 3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

College of Health Sciences
Faculty Arrive: 7:00 p.m.

Pomona, California

Regalia

All faculty members must provide their own regalia for commencement. Please bring your regalia steamed/ironed and ready to wear. To purchase regalia, visit or contact the Campus Store and they will be happy to help you.

The 4th year director posing for a selfie with four Veterinary Medicine Graduates. All are wearing academic regalia with grey velvet to symbolize veterinary medicine.
University administrator wearing burgundy regalia and a blue hood posing with an optometry graduate wearing their academic regalia with bright blue velvet.
College of graduate nursing faculty member standing with the college dean. Both are wearing black robes and caps with tassels. The dean is wearing red velvet strips on their gown and blue, green, and purple and white braided honors cords around their neck. Both are wearing a zipper pull on their robe and academic hoods around their neck.
WesternU faculty shaking graduates' hands as they process to the PCA stage
WesternU faculty shaking graduates' hands as they process to the PCA stage.
Directions

Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center
601 W. McKinely Ave
Pomona, CA 

Parking & Where to Report
Carpooling is strongly encouraged!

All faculty will receive two passes and you must bring both to the ceremony:

  1. SHERATON Pass (Green 1/4 Sheet)– Covers the cost of parking.
  2. RESERVED Pass (Green Full Sheet)– Allows entry to the designated employee parking lot.

Upon arrival, please enter through Gate 3 and present your SHERATON pass to the attendant, who will direct you to the appropriate lot. You will need to surrender your SHERATON pass at that time.

If you are attending the ceremonies on both days, you may keep your RESERVED pass for continued access but will need a new SHERATON pass for each day you park.

If you do not have your RESERVED Pass, you’ll be directed to Lot 17 to park. If you do not have your SHERATON Pass, you’ll need to pay the $14 parking fee.

The Sheraton Fairplex and Conference Center does not offer in-and-out privileges. Each time you exit, a new prepaid pass or payment will be required upon reentry.

California Ballroom #3

Faculty will report to California Ballroom 3 in the Conference Center. Please be on time and allow ample time for parking and robing. All attendees (guests, graduates, faculty, etc.) are required to enter via the Red Gate and proceed through the security check.

An ariel map of the Fairplex parking indicating faculty should enter at the Sheraton lot and proceed to the lot nearest White Street.
Wristbands

Once entering the Red Gate, all Faculty, Staff and Administration will need to show their ID’s for a wristband; WesternU ID preferred. You will not be allowed to enter your respective room without a wristband

Bag Requirements & Security Screening

There will be a walk-through security screening system in place before entering the venue for faculty, staff, graduates, and guests. All bags are subject to search by event staff. For security purposes, all attendees are encouraged to keep items to a minimum. Please plan to arrive early to avoid delays entering the venue.

Bags and purses must not exceed 5″ x 9″ x 2″ and are subject to manual inspection, including clear bags. Larger bags, backpacks*, and strollers are not permitted. Bag and stroller check services are unavailable at the Sheraton Fairplex and Conference Center.

*Exceptions for diaper bags and/or medical equipment.

Additional Information

  • To our families and guests attending the ceremonies, you may be recorded or photographed while on-site and assets may be used for future University publications. 
  • Please note that all information and schedules provided on this website are subject to change. Any updates or changes will be promptly communicated via email to graduates and posted on this website. We recommend checking your email and visiting this site regularly to stay informed.

Lebanon, Oregon

Regalia

All faculty members must provide their own regalia for commencement. Please bring your regalia steamed/ironed and ready to wear. To purchase regalia visit or contact the University Bookstore and they will be happy to help you.

Where to Report

Please be on time, and allow ample time for parking and robing. You will report to the Faculty Robing room at the Boulder Falls Center located at 505 Mullins Drive in Lebanon. Light refreshments will be provided. You will be lined up approximately thirty minutes before the ceremony begins. Faculty not present for line-up will not be seated on stage for the ceremony.

COMP-Northwest faculty chatting prior to the ceremony
Two people smiling at the camera while giving each other a side hug. Both are wearing academic regalia.
COMP-Northwest faculty posing for a photo prior to the ceremony
Directions

Boulder Falls Center
505 Mullins Drive
Lebanon, Oregon

Bag Requirements & Security Screening

All bags will be screened before entering the venue for faculty, staff, graduates, and guests. For security purposes, all attendees are encouraged to keep items to a minimum. Please plan to arrive early to avoid delays entering the venue.