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! 

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony

  • Date: Friday, December 13
  • Time: 2 pm estimated one-hour ceremony. Doors open at 1 pm for guests. 
  • Location: Whalen Gymnasium
  • Student robing location: Student Life Center at 1 pm. (graduates check in wearing cap and gown)
  • Reception after ceremony: San Juan Dining Hall in the Student Union Building and Plaza 
  • Contact: commencement@fortlewis.edu

Fall 2024 Commencement keynote speaker: TBD

Tickets

Guests (including children not on laps) need printed or electronic tickets for entry. Each graduate gets 12 tickets to claim by November 8th. 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.

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Live stream

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

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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: November 7, 2024
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
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 December 12 at noon. Otherwise, they will be available at commencement check-in on December 13 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.

Sign up for FREE graduation photos on the Rim!

Join us on Tuesday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 13, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to capture those unforgettable moments in one of the most iconic spots on campus! We’ll be set up to the right of McPherson Chapel.

Bring your cap and gown, alumni shirt, or whatever makes your senior photos uniquely you. Bring your favorite props—whether it's skis, honors medals, your dogs, blankets, flags, or anything that shows off your FLC experience.

Have questions? Reach out to FLC photographer Cole Davis. Let’s make some magic!

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