December 2022 School of Law Commencement

Updated: December 15, 2022.

Commencement details summary as of December 15, 2022:

• Commencement Celebration Honoring the December 2022 Graduates
  • Friday, December 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Law School, 2nd Floor Lobby.
  • By December 2, please RSVP to cory.payne@washburn.edu (include number of guests).
• The Commencement 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.
• Students will line up in the hallways surrounding Lee Arena.
• A group photo will be taken at 6:45 p.m. on the stairs at the northwest entrance to Petro.
• Commencement begins at 7:30 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 7:00 p.m. at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Zrsoz-WY4.
• 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 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

• 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.
  • Contact Wichers Photography at (785) 271-5355 to make an appointment.
  • Wichers is located at 4105 SW 29th Street (just west of Walgreen's at 29th and Gage on the south side of 29th).
• Students attending Washburn Law remotely who are not able to come to Topeka for graduation composite photo sittings may submit a photo for the graduate composite. See the guidelines and submission form.

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 NOVEMBER 18, 2022 - Contact Shelby Grau About Cords

• Cords will be allowed for honorably discharged military veterans or active servicemembers, Washburn Law Journal, Latin Honors, and Advocacy Teams.
• Contact Shelby Grau at shelby.grau@washburn.edu.
• See the Stoles and Cords policy.

Step 8: BY DECEMBER 2, 2022 - RSVP to cory.payne@washburn.edu for December 16 Celebration Reception

• Please include number of guests attending with you.

Step 9: 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.