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 2025 CWSL Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am and will last approximately 90 minutes. The venue is open seating on a first come, first serve basis. No admission tickets are necessary. The commencement speaker will be the Honorable Danna W. Nicholas ('00), San Diego County Superior Court.

Click here for more information about the venue and location. Parking information is available here. Per the San Diego Municipal Code, balloons and inflatables are prohibited.

Caps and gowns will be distributed in April 2025. Graduates will be emailed more information regarding commencement procedures and graduate photos as that information becomes available. 

A copy of the 2025 CWSL Commencement program will be mailed to each participating graduate prior to the ceremony. To download the program, click here.

CWSL Merchandise (including alumni gear) is available at our online store! Click here and 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 2025 commencement ceremony will be streamed live on the CWSL YouTube Channel beginning at 11:00 am, May 9th, 2025. 

Students sitting and smiling during commencement

Graduation & 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 (11"x14")
  •     Return Address Labels
Class ring

Class Rings

Visit the Balfour CWSL site for more information.