Whitworth Honors Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremonies May 16-17
Saturday, May 16: Graduate Commencement
The graduate commencement ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in Whitworth’s Pine Bowl. The gates to bleacher and field seating will open at 9 a.m. Tickets will not be required for this event.
Parking will be open across campus. No parking passes are needed for this ceremony.
Families and guests are invited to attend a celebration following the ceremony in The Loop. We encourage guests to remain on campus and enjoy the fellowship and spirit of the day as we honor the graduate Class of 2026.
Sunday, May 17: Undergraduate Commencement
Whitworth’s undergraduate commencement ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in Whitworth’s Pine Bowl. Gates will open at 9 a.m. This is a ticketed event. This year, each graduate will be given 11 guest tickets. Tickets are mobile and will be distributed digitally a week before commencement. Parking passes will be required. Graduates will be given three parking passes. Passes must be displayed on the dashboards of each car.
We invite graduates, family members and friends to gather in celebration after the ceremony for the inaugural Legacy in The Loop. As refreshments are shared, we will pause together in gratitude, celebrating God’s faithfulness and honoring the Class of 2026, surrounded by the love, support and prayers of those who have walked alongside them.
For both ceremonies:
• Accessible parking will be available for guests with disabilities in front of Graves Gym and the WALT (see map here).
• Golf cart shuttles will be available for guests with limited mobility before and after the ceremony.
• Ceremonies will be held rain or shine.
• Backpacks and purses are prohibited. For your safety, only clear bags will be allowed into the Pine Bowl.
• Prior Moments Photography will take photos of graduates as they cross the stage. Photos will be available for purchase in June on this website.
• Both events will be livestreamed here.
For additional information on the ceremonies and questions about what you should/shouldn’t bring to the Pine Bowl, please visit our Commencement 2026 website or watch this short video.
About Whitworth University:
Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The university, which has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Contacts:
Trisha Coder, associate director of media relations, Whitworth University, (509) 777-4703 or tcoder@whitworth.edu.
