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

Date & Time: Friday, April 28th @ 11:00 a.m. [Program is approximately 90 minutes and will be held rain or shine]

Location: Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Commencement Speaker: The Honorable Tilisha Martin '02

Student Welcome Speaker: Arya Sadighian

This is an outdoor ceremony that is open to the public and tickets are not required. The venue will accommodate approximately 2300 persons. Guests may arrive at any time.

Graduates will be required to check in by 9:30 am. Be prepared for the weather as the venue is unshaded.

Parking is free in Balboa Park.

Commencement Program

Check this page for updated information and announcements.

California Western employee greeting guests at commencement

COVID-19 Protocols

CWSL will follow governmental and venue COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.

Large screen at commencement

Live Streaming

The commencement ceremony will be live streamed on the CWSL YouTube Channel.

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 vendor CB Announcements (https://www.cbgrad.com/)

  •     Personalized Graduation Announcements
  •     Photo Announcements
  •     Thank You Notes
  •     Envelope Seals
  •     Envelopes
  •     Announcement Covers
  •     Diploma Frames
  •     Return Address Labels
Class ring

Class Rings

Visit the Balfour CWSL site for more information.