Student Celebrating at Commencement 2024
Gonzaga University

Commencement 2025


Celebrate our 132nd Commencement on Mother’s Day Weekend

Schedule of Ceremonies

Saturday, May 10

Law Commencement

  • 9 to 10:30 a.m. - McCarthey Athletic Center
  • Reception following at the Law School

Graduate Commencement

  • 12 to 2 p.m. - McCarthey Athletic Center
  • Reception following on the Herak Lawn

Commencement Mass

  • 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. - St. Aloysius Church

Sunday, May 11

Undergraduate Commencement

  • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
    • Guest ticket limit is seven per participating student

Zags show off their decorated mortar board at commencement

Commencement Resources

Information and resources to prepare graduates and their guests as of December 18, 2024.

Student walking with diploma.

Venue and Ticketing

Guest tickets are required for all ceremonies & available only to participating students beginning in mid-April. Undergraduate limit is 7. No limit for Law and Graduate ceremonies.

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Four student huddle around a mobile phone for a selfie.

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Commencement weekend memories are precious, and sharing them through photos and videos is a wonderful way to celebrate.


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College Hall 018, AD Box 100
502 E. Boone Ave
Spokane, WA 99258