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.
In Person Attendance
Commencement will be held on Friday, April 26th at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa
Park, San Diego. Commencement will begin at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to last approximately
90 minutes. No admission tickets are required. Seating will be on a first come, first
served basis.
This year's commencement speaker will be Summer Stephan, San Diego County District
Attorney.
Click here for more information about the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. For more information about
parking, click here.
COVID-19 Protocols
CWSL will follow governmental and venue COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.
Live Streaming
The commencement ceremony is scheduled to be live streamed on the CWSL YouTube Channel.
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.
Order your CWSL graduation materials from our vendor CB Announcements (https://www.cbgrad.com/)
- Personalized Graduation Announcements
- Photo Announcements
- Thank You Notes
- Envelope Seals
- Envelopes
- Announcement Covers
- Diploma Frames (11"x14")
- Return Address Labels
Visit the Balfour CWSL site for more information.