Congratulations, Class of 2025!

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 #FLCclassof2025! 

  • You must Apply for Program Completion in Workday and have your application approved by the Registrar's Office by April 7 in order for your name to be printed in the Spring 2025 program.
  • Refer to the Graduation Guide for more details on completing your degree requirements.

Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement program will be updated after April 7, including the list of graduates, program outline, and graduation speaker.

  • Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • Time: 9 am ceremony start, estimated two-hour ceremony. Doors open at 7:30 am for guests. 
  • Location: Ray Dennison Memorial Field
  • Student robing location: Student Life Center at 8 am. 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

Graduates get 9 tickets to claim by April 7. Guests, including children not on laps, need a printed or electronic ticket for entry. Unclaimed tickets will be redistributed after April 7. Ticket claim details will be sent to graduates.

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

Join us for this fun event to get everything you need for commencement! Pick up your cap, gown, and honors medal, confirm your name for the program, update your diploma mailing address, and ask questions. Contact your department chair for regalia details. Enjoy food, swag, and photos with Skyler!

Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Student Union Ballroom

Missed it? Graduation materials will be available at the SkyStore until May 2 at noon or at Commencement check-in on May 3 in the Student Life Center.

For lineup and ceremony details, 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.