We are excited to celebrate this proud moment with you. We hope the following information will be helpful to you as you plan the day.
All of the EWU Commencement Ceremonies will be held in Spokane. There are a number of hotel accommodations in the immediate area, as well as the surrounding communities including Cheney. The following is a list of just a few options; for a more complete listing, visit www.visitspokane.com.
In Spokane
- Best Western Plus City Center
33 West Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201 - Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
3711 South Geiger Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99224 - Courtyard by Marriott Spokane
401 North Riverpoint Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99202 - Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center
322 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, WA 99201 - Hotel Ruby
901 West 1st Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201 - Oxford Suites Downtown Spokane
115 W. North River Drive
Spokane, WA 99201 - The Davenport Grand
333 West Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, WA 99201
In Cheney
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cheney
111 Betz Road
Cheney, WA 99004
May 6, 2022
CHSPH Semester Programs Ceremony
Spokane Convention Center
Take Division Street to West Spokane Falls Blvd. Turn west onto Spokane Falls Blvd. The Convention Center will be on your right.
June 18, 2022
All Campus Ceremonies
Spokane Veterans Arena
Take Maple Street north to Boone Avenue. Go east on Boone Avenue and the Arena will be on your right.
May 8, 2020
CHSPH Semester Programs Ceremony
Spokane Convention Center
Free commencement parking is available on the EWU Spokane campus and the Convention Center is a short ten minute walk away along the Centennial Trail. Self-park event parking is available in the Convention Center Parking Garage and the Davenport Grand Hotel parking structure.
June 13, 2020
All Campus Ceremony
Spokane Veterans Arena
Free commencement parking is available in the parking lots owned and operated by the Arena.
All guests attending the Commencement ceremony at the Arena will be required to walk through magnetometers (“walk-through metal detectors”) upon entering the building. To help everyone have a positive experience, the Arena asks that you:
- Review Spokane Arena COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements.
- Bring only essential items needed for the event
- Leave ALL weapons at home. Weapons may include firearms, pocket knives, pepper spray, and wallet chains.
- If you bring a camera other than your mobile device, please ensure that it fits within your front pants pocket. No detachable lens cameras will be permitted.
For more information about Arena Security Procedures and/or other venue policies regarding smoking, animals, and public safety, visit the Arena website.
Ushers will be available at all ceremonies to assist with seating. Seating for guests is not reserved and no tickets are required.
Guest seating will begin approximately 1 hour prior to the beginning of the ceremony.
Special Needs Assistance
Seating areas will be designated for people with special needs. If members of your party require accessible seating, please identity yourself to a staff member and they will assist you. Be advised that accessible seating is limited; therefore, non-disabled members of your party may be asked to relocate to make room for others with special needs. We ask that you limit seating in the special needs area to one attendance per person with disability. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Access to a digital program will be available at the ceremony. All graduates will receive a commemorative program with their diploma in the mail.
Commencement is a long-standing tradition that honors the accomplishments of our graduates.
Out of respect for graduates and other guests, we please ask that you follow the following etiquette:
- Please stay for the entire ceremony.
- Place cell phones on vibrate and/or silent mode.
- Remain seated throughout the ceremony as to not block the view of others.
- Keep aisles clear. Guest will not be permitted to stand in the aisles during the ceremony.
Non-Alcohol Policy
Strict adherence to a non-alcohol policy for this event will be enforced. Graduates and their guests will not be permitted to carry onto the premises or consume alcoholic beverages during any part of the commencement ceremonies.
Balloons
Please note that balloons are not allowed inside the Commencement Ceremony venues.
The ceremonies will be available for live streaming on Commencement Day. Video links will be live shortly before each ceremony begins.
