
December 2022 School of Law Commencement
Updated: August 16, 2022.
Commencement details summary as of August 15, 2022:
- The ceremony will be held in-person Friday, December 16, at 7:30 in Lee Arena.
- Arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m.
- Park in the parking lot east of Petro Allied Health Center.
- Enter Petro Allied Health Center through the Northeast entrance.
- Check in at the table for the School of Law.
- The School of Law ceremony will be combined with the School of Applied Studies, School of Business, and School of Nursing.
- No registration is required for guests and there is no limit on the number of guests.
- Masks are required for all graduates and guests.
- Graduates will be allowed to remove their mask during their walk across the stage and for photos.
- Students will line up in the hallways surrounding Lee Arena.
- A group photo will be taken while you are waiting for the ceremony to begin.
- The ceremony will be live streamed for guests who are unable to attend the ceremony. The stream should begin shortly after 7:00 p.m. at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SOFrzmoI_M.
- During the ceremony, the University has a photographer who will take 3 photos for you:
- prior to you walking across the stage,
- receiving your diploma from the Dean, and
- being hooded.
- If you would like a photo of you with your hood, they will take this after the ceremony is completed.
Steps for a Successful Graduation
Step 1: BEFORE MARCH 31, 2022 - Graduates turn in Application for Degree (15 KB PDF)
Step 2: MID-OCTOBER 2022 - Sign up for a photo session with Wichers Photography for the Class of 2023 Graduate Composite
- Composite includes December 2022, May, June, and August 2023 Graduates.
- Photo sessions will be November 1, 2, and 3, 2022 at the Law School.
- By appointment only. Schedule your appointment online at:
https://bookedin.com/book/wichers-photography.
Step 3: NOVEMBER 1, 2022 - Order Graduation Announcements (optional)
- CB Graduation Announcements will be at the GRAD FAIR on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Vogel Room (upper level), Memorial Union. CB Graduation Announcements will be on campus at a date/time to be determined.
Step 4: NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 9, 2022 - Order Regalia from the Ichabod Shop
- Order regalia online or at the GRAD FAIR on November 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., in the Vogel Room (upper level), Memorial Union.
- You can pick up regalia in store, use SmartLocker pick-up, or have it shipped directly to you. Standard shipping charges will apply.
- Please make sure you have all your pieces when you receive your regalia package!
- Regalia cannot be returned after being opened!
- Cost to purchase a full set of regalia is $99.00 (subject to change).
- After December 9, 2022 you are not guaranteed to receive your regalia in time!
- Email regalia questions to ichabodshop@washburn.edu.
- Law School diplomas are 14 inches high by 17 inches wide.
- Diploma frames are available at a discounted price during the GRAD FAIR on November 1.
- Order diploma frames online or purchase in store at the Ichabod Shop starting November 1, 2022. (NOTE: Ichabod Shop will NOT ship diploma frames.)
Step 5: NOVEMBER 1, 2, and 3, 2022 - Have your photo taken for the Class of 2022 Graduate Composite
- There is a session fee of $30.00 plus tax (total is $32.75) due at your appointment.
- Each graduate will receive an 11" x 14" print of the composite for this fee.
- You may pay with cash, check or debit/credit card.
- Wichers Photography provides regalia for the photo session.
- A small amount of your clothing will show under the robe. Look at previous year's composites to determine what is appropriate.
- If you miss the November sessions you must have your picture taken by the end of February for it to be included in the composite.
Step 6: BEFORE NOVEMBER 18, 2022 - Complete the Graduate and Employment Information Questionnaire
- Complete the questionnaire when it is made available..
- If you need to update your information after submitting the questionnaire, send changes to graduates@washburnlaw.edu.
Step 7: BEFORE DECEMBER 16, 2022 - Pre-Register for Photos with Grad Images (Optional)
- Individual photos will be taken of each graduate as hooding occurs, as congratulations are extended by Dean Jackson, and in front of the Law School banner.
- Pre-register to receive no-obligation commencement photo proofs and a 20% discount if you chose to purchase photos. Once the site opens, click on your upcoming graduation and register.
- Questions can be directed to https://www.gradimages.com/Home/ContactUs or call (800) 628-4509.
- J.D. (100 KB PDF)
Note: If you took a hybrid course or participated in a competition prior to fall 2019 these may fulfill J.D. requirements. See Donna Haverkamp with questions. - M.S.L
Upper Level Certification Forms:
- Oral Presentation (33 KB PDF)
- Writing Presentation (33 KB PDF)
- Obtaining a Transcript
- Registrars Office
- Official Transcript Form - to request an official transcript in person
- National Clearinghouse - to request an official transcript online

If you need to update your information after submitting the form, send changes to graduates@washburnlaw.edu.

Professor Jeff Jackson demonstrates
how to put on your tam and carry your hood.

Graduation announcements may be ordered from CB Grad online or call (800) 433-0296.

Class rings may be ordered from Jostens.
Questions regarding the Law School graduation events should be directed to:
Cory Payne, Commencement Coordinator
cory.payne@washburn.edu
(785) 670-1185
Shelby Grau, Director of Compliance and Administration
shelby.grau@washburn.edu
(785) 670-1455
Questions regarding graduation requirements should be directed to:
Donna Haverkamp, Student Records Administrator
donna.haverkamp@washburn.edu
(785) 670-1661