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Commencement

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025

139th Commencement Ceremony

View/download the digital program.

Read more about the 139th commencement ceremony and the Class of 2025, plus see additional photos in “‘Poised to Commence’—Whitman’s Class of 2025 Graduates With High Hopes & Spirits.” 

Celebrating the Future

A Day of Achievement & Celebration

Our commencement ceremony embodies the essence of our students’ journey—marking a pivotal moment of reflection, achievement and the exciting transition towards promising futures. We invite you to join us in this celebration of academic excellence and the bright horizons that await our graduates.

Information for Graduating Seniors Schedule of Events Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Commencement History
Chuck Sams speaking during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.

Now more than ever, we need your energy. We need your zest and zeal to build a better and brighter future, so that your stories will be told here and across the nation.

Chuck Sams

Watch the 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Two students in graduation regalia.

May 24

A Milestone Day

140th Commencement Ceremony

Whitman College will celebrate its 140th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. (the processional started at 10:50 a.m.). The ceremony will be held on the south lawn of the Memorial Building. 

Commencement News

Whitman College Class of 2025 graduates smiling towards the camera.

Class of 2025: Ready to ‘Build a Better & Brighter Future’ [Video]

Under a cloudless blue sky outside Memorial Building, Whitman College’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas on Sunday, May 25, in Walla Walla. Enjoy these highlights.
May 30, 2025

Whitman College students at commencement.

‘Poised to Commence’—Whitman’s Class of 2025 Graduates With High Hopes & Spirits

At Whitman College’s 139th Commencement, more than 415 graduates—one of Whitman’s largest classes ever—celebrated their journeys and degrees. Chuck Sams, former Director of the National Park Service, was the Commencement speaker.
May 25, 2025

A crowd sits in front of Memorial Building during commencement.

Whitman College Prepares To Celebrate the Class of 2025 at Commencement

On May 25, Whitman College will gather to celebrate one of the largest graduating classes in its history. Preview the lineup of events and speakers as we get ready to send off this year’s seniors to their promising futures.
May 13, 2025