October 11, 2025
Fall Virtual Commencement
Commencement
Saturday, October 11
黑料传送门 will hold a Virtual Commencement on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to celebrate our graduates. Virtual commencements allow graduates to watch live or at their convenience with friends and family.
To watch the virtual commencement visit this page or聽. Bookmark this page for easy navigation on commencement day.
*Details subject to change
Watch the Virtual Ceremony Here on October 11,聽3:00 pm EDT / 2:00 pm CDT / 1:00 pm MDT / 12:00 pm PDT
RSVP Closed
Additional Information
Fall Virtual Deadlines:
- RSVP
Deadline: Closed - Graduate Speaker Application聽
Deadline: Closed
- Cap & Gown Ordering聽
Deadline: Closed - Video Submission
Deadline: Wednesday, September 10
Fall Virtual Details:
- Ceremony Program Coming Soon
2025 Fall Virtual Graduate Speaker
Tarynn Gifford
B.S. Psychology
Tarynn Gifford is a passionate and dedicated 30-year-old wife, mother, and aspiring school counselor. After graduating from 黑料传送门 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a heart for helping others, she is currently pursuing her graduate degree in education, counseling and development, driven by a deep desire to support and guide young people through their educational journeys.聽
Tarynn finds great joy in spending time with her husband, Ben, and their two young sons, Renan and Colter. Tarynn founded a youth soccer league, creating a space where children can grow in confidence, teamwork, and athletic skills. While she currently stays at home with her children, she continues to pour her time and talents into coaching and mentoring young children, making a lasting impact on her community. Whether it's exploring the outdoors, coaching youth sports, or simply enjoying a good book, she embraces every moment with energy and love.聽
Frequently Asked Questions
- Virtual Commencement FAQs
- Communication FAQs
- Video FAQs
- Regalia FAQs
- Diploma Cover FAQs
Virtual Commencement FAQs
The virtual commencement features a keynote address, a graduate speech, and a graduate鈥檚 moment in the spotlight (conferral of degrees). Graduates are invited to participate live or on their own time.
Graduates may participate in one commencement ceremony (in-person or virtual) per degree program completed.
Graduates who register for virtual commencement will have their name announced in alphabetical order while their name and degree is displayed on screen.
When you RSVP for virtual commencement, please note this in the secondary degree section, or email commencement@wgu.edu with this request before the RSVP deadline.
No. After the livestream, the commencement will be organized by segments (e.g. welcome and opening remarks, anthem singer, graduate speeches, keynote speaker, reading of graduate names), allowing graduates to select which content they view.
You can watch virtual commencement on this page, or on our .
Communication FAQs
Communications are sent to the email address provided on the Virtual commencement RSVP form. Graduates who register for Virtual commencement will receive the following email communications: video clip instructions, deadline reminders, final details with instructions on how to view the virtual commencement, and a survey after commencement. If you have not received an email from us, contact commencement@wgu.edu.
You will receive a confirmation to the email you used in your RSVP. If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact us at commencement@wgu.edu
Video FAQs
Graduates who RSVP for virtual commencement will receive instructions beginning 8 weeks before virtual commencement until the video deadline, 4 weeks before Virtual Commencement. If you have not received your video clip instructions, please contact commencement@wgu.edu
Yes, as long your new video clip is submitted by the submission deadline.
Due to production schedules, late videos will not be accepted for Virtual Commencement.
The Commencement Office is happy to assist you with your video submission. Please email us at commencement@wgu.edu
Regalia FAQs
黑料传送门 works with an official regalia vendor (caps, gowns, tassels, hoods, stoles). Ordering will open at the end of 2024 for all 2025 ceremonies.
We encourage you to wear a cap and gown, but this is not required to participate in Virtual Commencement. If you choose not to wear regalia or do not have regalia, business professional attire is acceptable.
Diploma Cover FAQs
All graduates who submit a video clip for virtual commencement will receive a complimentary diploma cover via mail approximately 3 weeks after the ceremony.
