PHOTO GALLERY: June Commencement 2026

Western Washington University graduated 2,500 students across six commencement ceremonies June 12-13. Students, families and friends gathered in Carver Gym and Red Square to celebrate the recent graduates.

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Photos by Luke Hollister/WWU.

Crowd of graduates wearing caps and gowns seated at a ceremony.
Group of graduates in caps and gowns moving tassels during a ceremony.
Group of happy young adults celebrating a graduation outdoors with leis and flowers.
Young woman in graduation gown and sunglasses posing with man outdoors for photo.
Graduate receiving diploma from faculty member in academic regalia at ceremony
Graduates in caps and gowns seated in rows at a university ceremony with a speaker walking down the aisle.
Graduating student in cap and gown walking with diploma at indoor ceremony.
Graduates in caps and gowns seated at a crowded indoor ceremony.
Two graduates in caps and gowns smiling and making peace signs outdoors.
Graduate in a black gown and hat walking down aisle at a university ceremony.
Graduate wearing black cap and gown with a decorated mortarboard featuring a blue viking helmet.
Graduate in cap and gown receiving diploma from faculty in academic regalia.