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Commencement

Friday, May 16, 2025

Congratulations, Graduates!

Spring 2025 Ceremonies

Nurses Pinning: Thursday, May 15th

Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theater | 7 p.m.

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Commencement: Friday, May 16th

Business & Industry, Liberal Arts & Ag Ceremony | 4:30 p.m.

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STEM, Health & Education Ceremony | 7 p.m.

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Both ceremonies will take place in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theater

Jackson Graduation and Pinning Ceremony: Saturday, May 17th

National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY | 1 p.m.

Application for Graduation

Students who complete the published requirements for one or more certificates and/or degrees are eligible to graduate from Central Wyoming College. In order to graduate, it is highly recommended that students apply for graduation by completing the graduation application online. The application is located in the student’s MyCentral account via the Rustler Central (Self-Service) Icon then click into the Graduation Overview. Completion of the graduation application will assure the potential graduate’s preferences are honored for diploma address, academic program, attendance at the commencement ceremony in the spring and publication of their degree.

A completed Degree Audit signed by the appropriate academic dean must be submitted to the Student Records office by the graduation application deadline. A Degree Audit can be obtained by seeing the student’s advisor. The graduation application deadline is posted on the Graduation page of the CWC website, in the student handbook and in the course schedule.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Fall – October 15
Spring – March 1
Summer – July 15

Be the Commencement Speaker for the ceremony on May 16!

Central Wyoming College is excited to welcome students to compete for the honor of serving as the 2024-2025 Commencement Speaker!

Two students will be selected to represent their graduating class in presenting a commencement speech in their division ceremony. The students selected will each also receive an award in the amount of $250. 

Graduation is May 16, 2025. The Business & Industry, Social Science, Ag & Equine Divisions ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m., and the STEM, Health & Education Division ceremony will be held at 7:00 p.m. 

EACH Speaker gets an award of $250 and will present a keynote speech to their graduating class! Below you will find details on the competition procedures and requirements for participation. To apply, please complete the application as thoroughly as possible.

The application deadline is Saturday, March 1, 2025. To find out which division your program belongs to or for any questions or concerns about any part of this process please contact Connie Nyberg, Registrar (cnyberg@lakeviewbungalow.com, 307-855-2207) or contact your Success Coach/Advisor.