Graduating Seniors

Important Deadline

• Friday, March 14, 2025: Nomination deadline for the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Senior Handbook

Please read the senior handbook cover-to-cover to make sure you know all of the academic deadlines and requirements for graduation. See also the Senior Degree Checklist.

Participating in the Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony will consist of one ceremony for graduating students. Participation is a requirement for graduation. Family, friends and members of the Whitman community may attend in person or participate online through the livestream, which will be broadcast on whitman.edu/commencement.

Caps and Gowns

All seniors participating in the commencement ceremony are required to obtain their commencement regalia (cap, gown and tassel). 

1. Option 1: Choose from Whitman’s supply of free-to-use recycled caps and gowns (first come, first served, while supplies last). For 2025, these items can be picked up between Monday, March 31 and Friday, April 4, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Whitman College Technology Services, 416 E. Main St., Room 132. Students who choose a recycled cap and gown must purchase their tassel at the campus bookstore.
2. Option 2: Purchase a new cap, gown and tassel online, which can be shipped to an address of your choice. There is no specific deadline to order, but please allow plenty of time for shipping. (Note: the purchase page may include language about shipping being calculated at checkout, but if you use the link above, no shipping charge will be added to the listed price.)

Senior Memo

The Senior Memo is sent directly to graduates. The memo includes important information and logistics about the Commencement ceremony.

Transcripts

Order official transcripts via web, mail, fax or in person.

Post-Grad Careers & Networking

Contact the Career and Community Engagement Center to get the career advice you need from networking sessions and workshops, fine-tuning job research materials, identifying potential employers, researching graduate programs and post-baccalaureate internships. Get trained to obtain a list of alumni mentors from Whitman Connect, our online alumni database, who can help you learn about career fields, employers and possible job leads.

Have questions about Commencement? See the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information, then call the Office of Conferences, Events and Scheduling at 509-527-5251 or email commencement@whitman.edu.