Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievements with family and friends as you move on to your next phase of life. We are excited to offer an in-person commencement ceremony for #FLCclassof2024! 

Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony

  • Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • Time: 9 a.m. estimated two-hour ceremony. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for guests
  • Location: Ray Dennison Memorial Field
  • Student robing location: Student Life Center at 8 a.m. (graduates check in wearing cap and gown)
  • Reception after ceremony: San Juan Dining Hall in the Student Union Building and Plaza 
  • Contactcommencement@fortlewis.edu

Tickets

Guests (including children not on laps) need printed or electronic tickets for entry. Each graduate gets 10 tickets to claim by April 12. After that date, all unclaimed tickets (graduates who did not claim tickets) will be re-distributed to students.

Parking

Guests will be directed to park in the Stadium Lot. Accessible parking and drop-off are off Skyhawk Ave near the Art Lot; golf carts will transport guests as needed.

Live stream

If you can't celebrate in person, we invite you to watch live on Facebook.

Photos

Gradimages will take professional photos. Families can take pictures with their grad after the ceremony by the Clocktower or at the reception.

Countdown to Graduation

Get everything you need to walk at commencement with this fun event!

Date: March 14, 2024 
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Location: Student Union Ballroom

Pick up your cap, gown, and honors medal, confirm your name for the program and mailing address for your diploma, and ask questions. Contact your department chair for regalia information. There will be food, swag, and photos with Skyler.

If you miss it, you can get your graduation materials in the SkyStore until May 2 at noon. Otherwise, they will be available at commencement check-in on May 4 in the Student Life Center.

For details on how to line up and walk at commencement, watch "How to do graduation".

Three male students of color pose for a picture at Countdown to Graduation, holding signs that say, Fort Lewis Grad, Finally, and #FLC Class of 2023.