Friends and Family
We warmly welcome friends and family to celebrate their graduate’s accomplishments by joining the WSU Global Campus Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
You can attend in person at The Westin Seattle or watch the ceremony live online from anywhere in the world. Check back for more details as they become available! If you have any questions, please contact us at global.commencement@wsu.edu.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with you and your Global Coug!
In-Person Attendance
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
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Directions:
- Driving: Paid parking is available at The Westin Seattle and nearby garages. From I-5, take the Seneca Street exit and follow signs toward downtown.
- Public Transit: The hotel is a short walk from the Westlake Station (Link light rail and bus connections).
- From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): Take the Link light rail directly to Westlake Station (approximately 40 minutes). The Westin is two blocks north of the station.
WSU Global Campus has secured a courtesy room block at The Westin Seattle for graduates and guests attending commencement on May 16, 2026.
You can also make reservations by calling 1-888-236-2427 and mentioning WSU Global Campus Commencement.
Group Rate Deadline: April 24, 2026
Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
The 2026 WSU Global Campus Commencement Ceremony will take place in the Grand Ballroom at The Westin Seattle and will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Ceremony Parking
- $26 for self-parking
- $30 for valet parking
Rates are for day use only and subject to availability.
Virtual Attendance
Check back soon for more details.