December 2023 School of Law Commencement

Commencement details summary as of November 20, 2023:

  • Commencement Celebration Honoring the December 2023 Graduates (BEFORE Commencement)
    • Friday, December 15, 2023 6:00-7:15 p.m., Robert J. Dole Hall, Atrium.
    • By November 16, please RSVP via the Graduate Information Questionnaire (limited to 8 guests for the Celebration per graduate).
  • The Commencement ceremony will be held in-person Friday, December 15, at 8:00 in Lee Arena.
    • Arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 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.
  • Students will line up in the hallways surrounding Lee Arena.
  • A group photo will be taken at 7:45 p.m. on the stairs at the northwest entrance to Petro.
  • Commencement begins at 8:00 p.m. with procession into Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center.
  • The ceremony will be live streamed for guests who are unable to attend the ceremony. The stream should begin shortly after 7:45 p.m. The livestream can be found on the Washburn University's YouTube channel for live events: youtube.com/@WashburnVideo/streams
  • The ceremony is expected to end at about 9:00 p.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 DECEMBER 2023 Graduation

Step 1: BEFORE MARCH 31, 2023 - Graduates turn in Application for Degree (15 KB PDF)

Step 2: MID-OCTOBER 2023 - Sign up for a photo session with Wichers Photography for the Class of 2024 Graduate Composite

  • Composite includes December 2023 and May, June, and August 2024 Graduates.
  • Photo sessions will be November 1, 2, and 3, 2023 at the Law School.
  • By appointment only. Schedule your appointment online at the following link:
    https://wichersphotography.simplybook.me/v2/#book.

Step 3: NOVEMBER 1, 2023 - Order Graduation Announcements (optional)

  • CB Graduation Announcements will be at the GRAD FAIR on Tuesday, November 1, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Memorial Union Underground.

Step 4: NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 9, 2023 - Order Regalia from the Ichabod Shop

  • Order regalia online or at the GRAD FAIR on November 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Memorial Union Underground.
  • Diploma Frames are available at a discounted price during the GRAD FAIR.
    • Order online or purchase in store at the Ichabod Shop starting NOW.  
  • 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 it arrives to you!
  • Regalia can not be returned after being opened.
  • Cost to purchase a full set of regalia is $99.00 (subject to change).
  • After December 9, 2023 you are not guaranteed to receive your regalia in time!
  • Email regalia questions to ichabodshop@washburn.edu.

Step 5: NOVEMBER 1, 2, and 3, 2023 - Have your photo taken for the Class of 2023 Graduate Composite

  • You do NOT need to provide your own regalia if Wichers Photography is taking your photo.
  • 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 16, 2023 - 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 NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - Contact Kerrie Bacon About Cords

  • Cords will be allowed for honorably discharged military veterans or active servicemembers, Washburn Law Journal, Latin Honors, and Advocacy Teams.
  • Contact Kerrie Bacon at kerrie.bacon@washburn.edu.

Step 8: BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2023 - 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 http://gradimages.com/info or call (800) 628-4509.

Washburn University Commencement Day

Friday, December 15, 2023

5:30 p.m.

Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center

Graduation Requirements
Graduation Checklist
  • J.D. (100 KB PDF)
  • M.S.L

Upper Level Certification Forms:

Transcripts
Graduate and Employment Form
Graphic: Thumbnail image of the form to be completed by December graduating students.

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

Putting On Regalia
Photograph: Professor Jeffrey Jackson demonstrating how to put on a tam and carry a hood.

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.

Contact Information

Questions regarding the Law School graduation events should be directed to:
Kerrie Bacon, Commencement Coordinator
kerrie.bacon@washburn.edu
(785) 670-1185

Questions regarding graduation requirements should be directed to:
Cory Payne, Student Records Administrator
cory.payne@washburn.edu
(785) 670-1663