WSU students celebrated graduation across the state, each in their own way. President Cantwell traveled to ceremonies across the system to congratulate graduates and welcome them as WSU alumni. 🎓#CougGrad#GoCougs
ALT Beasley Coliseum filled with graduates wearing black gowns and red stoles, many holding red diplomas. Red and white confetti falls across the scene while spectators watch from the stands.
ALT Three people stand close together taking a selfie, including a graduate in a black cap and gown with a red stole. A large crowd gathers behind them outside a building, suggesting a busy post-ceremony moment.
ALT President Cantwell stands at a podium in red and black academic regalia and a doctoral cap. A microphone and red banners appear nearby, with a blurred audience in a large indoor venue behind them.
ALT Graduates in black gowns and red stoles celebrate as red and white confetti falls. Several hold red diploma folders, including one with visible text reading “Class of 2026,” while others raise their hands.
ALT Close-up of a graduation cap worn in a seated crowd at a commencement ceremony. The black mortarboard is hand-painted with two large yellow sunflowers on opposite corners, green leaves extending inward, and a red tassel draped across the surface. In white script lettering, the cap reads, “She Believed She Could So She Did.” Other graduates wearing black caps with red accents are visible out of focus in the background.
ALT Rear view of a graduate wearing a black cap adorned with a large rhinestone design. The design features a red cougar head logo outlined in white and set against densely packed black rhinestones. The red tassel hangs to one side. Other graduates in black caps and gowns sit in rows ahead, with white folding chairs visible among the crowd.
ALT A decorated black graduation cap viewed from behind during a graduation ceremony. The left half of the cap is covered in red bandana-patterned fabric, while the right half remains black. Raised white letters spell out “dust and a DIPLOMA” with “2026” at the bottom. A red tassel lies across the cap. Rows of graduates in black caps and gowns fill the blurred background.
ALT A graduation cap decorated with a collage-style design featuring multiple photos of a black-and-white cat arranged on a red background. Silver star embellishments and red patterned tape frame the photos. Centered text on the cap reads, “DID IT FOR HER.” The cap is worn by a seated graduate in a black gown with red accents, surrounded by other graduates in black caps and gowns in a large ceremony setting.
What a day to capture the scenes & memories of #CougGrad. Congrats to the Class of 2026! 🐾🎓 #WSU #GoCougs
Audio described version at https://youtu.be/7bnEWlZo8GY
Congrats to our grads from the College of Arts and Sciences & School of the Environment from our 3:30 p.m. #CougGrad Ceremony facebook.com/media/set/?vani… 📸: Dean Hare, #WSU Photo Services.🎓🐾#GoCougs
ALT Color indoor photo of a grad raising his arms up above his head in a crowd of other grads.
ALT Color indoor photo of crimson and gray confetti falling from the ceiling of Beasley Coliseum while grads look on. Words on a jumbo iron read Win The Day For Crimson and Gray
ALT Color indoor photo of a grad walking down an aisle holding a crimson diploma cover above their head.
ALT Color indoor photo of a graduate raising their arms above their head in two directions, celebrating their graduation. Various grads are in the foreground, out of focus.
Congratulations to @WSUPullman students who are earning their degrees today. President Cantwell is honored to celebrate alongside graduates across the System and cheer them on as they begin their next chapter. 🎓 #CougGrad#GoCougs
ALT Color indoor photo of a student in a gray gown holding a crimson diploma cover standing next to W S U President Cantwell.
ALT Color indoor photo of two grads taking a selfie with confetti falling from the ceiling.
ALT Color indoor photo of grads at W S U Pullman's graduation, with one holding a red diploma cover above their head.
ALT Color indoor photo of Beasley Coliseum full of students and family during Spring Commencement 2026
ALT A large banner hangs on a brick building, featuring the logo of Washington State University. The text reads, "Congrats Cougs! Make your statement. Class of 2026. Today you celebrate, tomorrow you lead." A person is pictured cheering above the text.
Today in three #CougGrad ceremonies, we’re celebrating 2,181 undergraduates, 183 master’s & 140 doctoral students & 26 will be commissioned as officers in the United States Armed Forces. ALL will be #WSU alums! commencement.wsu.edu 🎓#GoCougs
ALT Color indoor photo showing Beasley Coliseum full of spectators in the stands at Spring commencement. A stage is in the front with a large video screen overhead. Hundreds of students sit in seats on the floor while wearing black, red or silver gowns with corresponding caps.
We’re up bright and early—and so excited to watch the 2026 Murrow College graduates take the stage! 🎓
If you can’t make it to Beasley Coliseum, tune in to the livestream and cheer on the Class of 2026 from home: commencement.wsu.edu/#MurrowProud#CougGrad
ALT Group of graduates in caps and gowns holding red diplomas at Murrow College commencement with livestream info overlay.
ALT Graphic announcing “Celebrating the Class of 2026” with large stylized numbers in gray and crimson on a light background, noting “Spring Commencement • Saturday May 9, 2026,” and featuring the Washington State University Cougar head logo at the bottom.
Coming to @WSUPullman for #CougGrad?
- Free parking is available Saturday in most #WSU lots.
- We recommend parking away from Beasley & walking in to avoid being late!
- Give yourself lots of time to get around due to the amount of expected traffic.
- All grads must be at Beasley Coliseum 30 mins before their ceremony
commencement.wsu.edu/parking…#GoCougs
ALT Map of the Washington State University Pullman campus showing parking locations and access routes for Spring Commencement. The map uses color coded zones to indicate different parking types, including general parking, disability parking, resident priority parking, and prepaid RV parking. Major campus buildings, athletic facilities, roads, garages, pedestrian areas, and landmarks are labeled. A parking key explains colors, permit requirements, and symbols, and directional arrows identify entrances, road closures, and routes from surrounding highways. A north arrow and distance scale are included.
Saturday 5/9 is #CougGrad!
- Ceremonies at 8 a.m., noon & 3:30 p.m. commencement.wsu.edu/faq/
- 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WSU Creamery open! Grads wearing their cap & gown get a $1.50 ice cream scoop
- 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Commencement Celebration at the Lewis Alumni Centre alumni.wsu.edu/
- 1-6 p.m. #WSU Visitor Center Open House & Celebration w/ sparkling wine samples, dessert bar, souvenir photos visitor.wsu.edu/contact-us/
More info at commencement.wsu.edu/🎓#GoCougs
ALT Color animated gif of W S U mascot Butch T Cougar waving and holding a diploma over, with animated confetti coming down from the top.
Info for Saturday, May 9: All #CougGrad ceremonies at @WSUPullman are open to the public & free to attend.
- Grads may invite as many people as they would like. NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
- There are no reserved seats & guests may sit in any of the designated guest seating areas and come and go at their leisure. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
- Only graduates are allowed to sit in the graduate seating area. commencement.wsu.edu/#WSU#GoCougs
ALT Wide panoramic view inside a large indoor arena during a university commencement ceremony, with rows of graduates seated on the floor around a central red aisle and a stage at the far end. The surrounding stadium seating is filled with spectators on multiple levels. Overhead lighting illuminates the arena, and large video screens above the stage display the ceremony proceedings.
ALT Black-and-white photograph of a person in academic regalia standing at a podium in a large arena, raising a graduation cap overhead while speaking into a microphone, with a seated audience visible in the background under overhead lights.
FYI about the spring #CougGrad ceremony:
- Beasley Coliseum enforces a Clear Bag Policy to enhance safety and streamline entry procedures. Approved bags include:
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 14″ x 8″ x 14″.
• Clear drawstring backpacks no larger than 14″ x 14″
• One-gallon clear re-sealable plastic storage bags
A Weapons Detection System will be in place at each entrance. To learn more about the detection system ceia.net/security/product.as…
Please note, balloons are not allowed inside the coliseum commencement.wsu.edu/faq/#WSU#GoCougs
ALT Clear plastic tote bag with black trim and shoulder straps, shown on a white background. The front of the bag displays a red Washington State University Cougar logo, and the bag has an open top with reinforced edges.
ALT Person standing on a graduation stage wearing a black mortarboard cap with a red tassel, a black academic gown, and a wide red stole. A gray emblem is visible on the stole, and a red and white beaded necklace with printed text hangs around the neck. The person wears white, rectangular sunglasses, small hoop earrings, and has shoulder length light brown hair visible beneath the cap. One arm is bent at the elbow with the palm facing up in a presenting gesture. The background consists of softly lit, vertical gray stage curtains, with a dark, out of focus area to the left indicating the stage setting.
ALT Large group of graduates seated and standing inside a packed indoor arena during a commencement ceremony, wearing black caps and gowns with red stoles and holding red diploma covers as red and white confetti falls from above. The floor seating is filled with graduates, the surrounding stadium seats are crowded with spectators, and bright overhead lights illuminate the celebration.
ALT Smiles all over for graduates in black gowns while crimson and gray confetti falls from the ceiling of Beasley Coliseum during the 2024 Spring Commencement on the campus of Washington State University Pullman, Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Spring grads! Grad Fair is Weds 4/1 & Thursday 4/2, a one-stop-shop for completing pre-#CougGrad tasks. Register to participate in the ceremony, rent regalia & more. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ The Bookie commencement.wsu.edu/graduat… 🎓 #WSU#GoCougs
ALT Color indoor photo showing undergraduates celebrate during Spring Commencement at the first Ceremony on the campus of Washington State University Pullman, Saturday, May 6, 2023.