Schedule of Ceremonies | Commencement

COVID-19 Requirements

As a graduate institution of health sciences, the health and safety of our WesternU Community is of utmost importance. The University will announce any COVID-19 requirements on this website. For reference, here are the current Pasadena City and Linn County guidelines.

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

2024/05/15 09:30:00

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9:30 a.m.

College of Podiatric Medicine

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
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College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
(Pomona, California)
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3:00 p.m.

College of Health Sciences

Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Master of Science in Health Sciences
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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9:30 a.m.

College of Pharmacy

Master of Science in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
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College of Dental Medicine

Doctor of Dental Medicine
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3:00 p.m.

College of Optometry

Doctor of Optometry
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College of Graduate Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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9:30 a.m.

College of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
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9:00 a.m.

College of Health Sciences - Northwest

Doctor of Physical Therapy
(Lebanon, Oregon)
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1:00 p.m.

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
(Lebanon, Oregon)
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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.