four female students at California Western's Spring 2022 commencement ceremony

Commencement

We understand our students don’t get through law school alone. That's why California Western welcomes graduates and their loved ones to our annual commencement. This special celebration is our way of marking this major accomplishment and officially sending you onto the next phase of your journey. 

Information

Please note the format of commencement is subject to change at any time. Event will be held rain or shine, but the law school reserves the right to cancel if required by governmental order.

Two students posing during commencement

In Person Attendance

The Office of Student Affairs anticipates that the date and venue for the 2027 Commencement Ceremony will be announced in Fall 2026.

Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 graduates are eligible to participate. Eligible graduates will receive an email with updated information as soon as it is available. 

Any information listed here is subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event date for the latest updates. 

To download a copy of the 2026 CWSL Commencement program, click here.

CWSL Merchandise (including alumni gear) is available at our online store! Click here to start shopping now!

California Western employee greeting guests at commencement

Health Protocols

CWSL will follow governmental and venue health protocols in place at the time of the event.

Large screen at commencement

Live Streaming

The 2026 commencement ceremony is now available for viewing on the CWSL YouTube Channel.

Students sitting and smiling during commencement

Graduation Requirement and Diploma Information

Please note that the Registrar maintains your addresses for official school mailings (e.g. your diploma). Please make sure to update your address and any other important identifying information with them directly at JavaScript Required.

The Office of the Registrar handles monitoring graduation requirements and the issuance of diplomas.

Gift bag at commencement

Graduation Materials

Order your CWSL graduation materials from our official vendor Balfour 

  •     Personalized Graduation Announcements
  •     Photo Announcements
  •     Thank You Notes
  •     Envelope Seals
  •     Envelopes
  •     Announcement Covers
  •     Diploma Frames (CWSL diplomas are sized 11"x14")
  •     Return Address Labels
Class ring

Class Rings

Visit the Balfour CWSL site for more information.