May 2024 Commencement

Updated: March 13, 2024.

1. Friday, May 10: MANDATORY PRACTICE

• White Concert Hall, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

2. Saturday, May 11: COMMENCEMENT at 5:00 p.m.

• 3:45 p.m.: Students arrive to robe at the Law School.
• 3:50 p.m.: Check in at the registration table. 
• 4:00 p.m.: Group picture taken
• 4:15-4:30 p.m.: Students line up for procession in the student commons/atrium. Marshals will assist.
• 4:30 p.m.: Procession leaves the Law School.
• 5:00 p.m.: Ceremony begins. It is expected to last around one and a half hours.
• 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Reception in the student commons area of the Law School. 

3. Other graduation details

• No registration is required for guests and there is no limit on the number of guests for graduation.
• The ceremony will be live-streamed for guests who are unable to attend the ceremony. The stream should begin at 5:00 p.m. The livestream can be found on the Washburn University's YouTube channel for live events: youtube.com/@WashburnVideo/streams
• During the ceremony, the University has a photographer who will take 3 photos for you:
  • being hooded
  • receiving your diploma from the Dean, and
  • walking across the stage

4. Commencement Celebration Honoring the May 2024 Graduates (AFTER commencement)

• Saturday, May 11, 2024, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Robert J. Dole Hall, student commons/atrium.
• By April 16, please RSVP via the Graduate Information Questionaire (limited to 10 guests for the celebration per graduate).

Steps for a Successful May Graduation

1. Before OCTOBER 31, 2023: turn in your Application for Degree (15 KB PDF)

2. Before Febraury 28: Photos for Class of 2024 Graduate Composite

• Composite includes December 2023, May, June, and August 2024 Graduates
• Sign up for a photo session appointment with Wichers Photography: (785) 271-5355.
• There is a session fee of $30.00 plus tax due at your appointment.
• Wichers provides regalia for the photo session.
• Wichers' fee includes an 11" x 14" print of the composite.
• Won't be in Topeka to have your photo taken before the deadline? You may submit a photo taken by another photographer. More information at Guidelines to Submit Photo for Graduate Composite.

3. Order Graduation Announcements (optional) online at cbgrad.com

4. March 7: Order Regalia from the Ichabod Shop

• Order at the Graduation Fair on March 7, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.
• Diploma frames are available at a discounted price during the Graduation Fair.
• Or order the regalia online at the Ichabod Shop website.
• You may order online or at the bookstore NOW.
• You can pick up regalia in the Ichabod Bookstore, use SmartLocker pick-up, or have it shipped directly to you (standard shipping charges will apply). For questions, call (785) 670-1049.
• Please make sure you have all your pieces when you receive your regalia!
• The cost to purchase a full set of regalia is $119.99 plus tax (subject to change).
• After May 1, you are not guaranteed to receive your regalia in time!
• If there are problems with the regalia, you may do an exchange if it is in good condition—May 6, 2024, deadline.
• For regalia questions, email ichabodshop@washburn.edu.

5. Before April 12: Complete the Graduate Information Questionnaire (graduation requirement)

• A link to the questionaire will be emailed to you from Kerrie Bacon, Graduation Coordinator, but you can access the questionaire here as well.
• This questionaire MUST be completed even if you do not intend to walk at the graduation ceremony. It is a requirement for graduation.

6. Before April 12: Contact Kerrie Bacon if you need to pick up cords.

• Cords will be allowed for honorably discharged military veterans or active servicemembers, Washburn Law Journal, Latin Honors, and Advocacy Teams. Stoles will be allowed for members of law student organizations. Members should contact their organization leadership for more information.
• See the Stoles and Cords policy.
• Contact Kerrie Bacon at (785) 670-1662 kerrie.bacon@washburn.edu.

7. Before April 19: Schedule Your Next Step Meeting With Professional Development Office (PDO)

• Receive a small graduation gift from PDO.
• Schedule your appointment through Symplicity.

8. Before May 9: Pre-Register for Grad Images Photos (Optional)

• Individual photos will be taken of each graduate 1) as hooding occurs, 2) as congratulations are extended by Dean Jackson, 3) and in front of the school banner.
• Pre-register to receive no-obligation commencement photo proofs and a 20% discount if you choose to purchase photos. Once the site opens, click on your upcoming graduation and register.
• Questions can be directed to gradimages.com/info or call (800) 628-4509.

Short URL for this page:
https://washburnlaw.edu/maycommencement