2026 Commencement Week Events at a Glance

Diplomas will be mailed to all graduating students several weeks after commencement week, regardless of ceremony attendance.

College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Events

Commencement & Reception

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Graduates must arrive at 11:30 a.m. to line up
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for guests
Doors close and ceremony begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Martin Woldson Theater at the FOX*

foxtheaterspokane.com
1001 West Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA • Google map
*Please note: The Fox does not allow balloons, noise makers, food or beverages into their theater.

Reception

All are welcome to join us for reception at the PBS Lobby (map) following the conclusion of the commencement ceremony where we will serve light refreshments and celebrate our new graduates!

Tickets

Admission to the commencement ceremony is by ticket only.

• Each graduate will receive 1 ticket for themselves and 10 to distribute to their guests, totaling 11 tickets per graduate. Graduates are welcome to trade among themselves if they would like additional tickets, however, tickets have no monetary value and selling of tickets is strictly prohibited.
• Family and friends can get tickets directly from graduates.
• Faculty who will be seated on the stage, photographers, staff, volunteers and student ambassadors do not require a ticket, but must enter through the stage door.
• Preceptors or alumni who would like to attend the commencement ceremony please contact us at pharmacy.gocougs@wsu.edu regarding tickets.

Graduating students can pick up their tickets on the WSU Spokane campus from the Office of Student Services in the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences building (PBS) 130 weekdays from April 27 through May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the MPJE Law Review. For students having their regalia shipped to campus, tickets and regalia will be available to pick up together.

Video Recording of Ceremony

A livestream of the ceremony will NOT be available this year. For anyone who is unable to attend in person, you can access a recording of the ceremony on the college’s YouTube page the day after the ceremony.

Parking

• For the ceremony, parking in downtown Spokane can be hard to find during certain times of the day. Please give yourself plenty of time to park and also consider carpooling and ride shares. You can view driving directions and parking options through the Fox or use this parking website to plan where to park.
• For the reception Hourly or daily parking permits for lots on the WSU Spokane campus can be purchased using the QR code pay stations located in all parking lots or the HonkMobile app. Campus parking map [PDF].

Photography

After Image Visual Services will be photographing each graduate at the commencement ceremony. Proofs will be mailed and emailed to the addresses provided by the graduate at ceremony line-up and will also be available online within a few days of the ceremony at www.gradphotos.biz. In addition to photos, customized plaques, tassel display frames, and various other products will be available to order through the website or the mailed proof and order form.

Phone: 509-332-0964
Website: www.gradphotos.biz
Email: info@gradphotos.biz
Mailing Address: 314 S. Washington St, P.O. Box No. 8836, Moscow, Idaho 83843

Additional Doctor of Pharmacy Events

MPJE Law Review

Monday, May 11

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Auditorium (PBS 101) • WSU Spokane Campus

Did you know that historically the MPJE exam is more difficult than the NAPLEX? Have no fear, Pharmacotherapy Associate Professor Julie Akers is here to lead a comprehensive all-day law review. We highly recommend in-person attendance. Additional law review resources »

NAPLEX Prep

Tuesday, May 12

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Auditorium (PBS 101) • WSU Spokane Campus

Did you know that students who took NAPLEX Prep and the mock test improved their first-time pass rates significantly. During the NAPLEX Prep, Dr. Megan Willson will review calculations and patient care. The following day you will have the opportunity to put your knowledge to the test with a NAPLEX pre-assessment.

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