WGU's first graduation ceremony was held in La Jolla, California in conjunction with the Annual Western Governors' Association Meeting (WGA). Pictured from the left, Course Mentor Vince Shrader, Utah Governor Michael Leavitt, WGU's first graduate Genevieve "Gennie" Kirch, and WGU President Robert Mendenhall.
WGU's first graduation ceremony was held in La Jolla, California in conjunction with the Annual Western Governors' Association Meeting (WGA). Pictured from the left, Washington State University President Dr. Sam Smith, Northern Arizona University President Dr. Clara Lovett, Chairman and CEO of 3Com Eric Benhamou, Utah Governor Michael Leavitt, Wyoming Governor Jim Geringer, WGU's first graduate Genevieve "Gennie" Kirch, WGU President Robert Mendenhall, WGU Provost and Academic Vice President Dr. Douglas "Chip" Johnstone, and Course Mentor Vince Shrader.
WGU's second graduation ceremony was held in Anchorage, Alaska. From the left: Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Frances Ann "Fran" Ulmer; Second graduate of WGU, Terry Hamm; and Provost and Academic Vice President, Dr. Douglas Johnstone.
WGU's second graduation ceremony was held in Anchorage, Alaska. Notice the Seal of the State of Alaska on the podium. From the left: Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Frances Ann "Fran" Ulmer; Second graduate of WGU, Terry Hamm; and Provost and Academic Vice President, Dr. Douglas Johnstone.
WGU's third graduation ceremony was held in the Gold Room of the Utah State Capitol. Pictured from the left, WGU Provost and Academic Vice President Dr. Douglas "Chip" Johnstone, Course Mentor Vince Shrader, WGU graduates Shauna Bagley and Kristy Yeschick, Utah Governor Michael Leavitt, and WGU President Robert Mendenhall.
The October 2002 Commencement was held at the historic Utah Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City. Commencement was held on Saturday, October 19, 2002. James R. Swartz and Utah Senator Robert F. Bennet were each awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
The December 2002 Commencement was held at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nevada. Commencement was held on Friday, December 6, 2002. Pictured are Utah Governor Michael Leavitt (third from left), Montana Governor Judy Martz (fourth from left), WGU President Robert Mendenhall (seventh from left) with WGU graduates.
The September 2003 Commencement was held at the historic Utah Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday, September 27, 2003.
The 2005 Winter Commencement was held at the Salt Lake City Public Library Auditorium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday, February 12, 2005.
The 2008 Winter Commencement was held at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday, February 16, 2008.
The 2011 Summer Commencement was held at the Nu Skin Theatre at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday July 23, 2011.
The 2013 Summer Commencement was held at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The graduating class was so large, two photographs had to be taken.
The 2013 Summer Commencement was held at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Commencement was held on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The graduating class was so large, two photographs had to be taken. This is the second photograph.