Washington State University Vancouver will host its commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. May 4 at the RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield.
No tickets are required, and parking is free. Parking opens at 11 a.m., and seating opens at 11:30 a.m.
The school is expected to honor 784 students, including those who graduated in the fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024 terms. The graduates include 703 bachelor’s candidates, 47 master’s candidates and 34 doctoral candidates.
Guests will be asked to walk through a metal detector upon entry. Only small bags no bigger than 4½-by-6½ inches or clear plastic bags no bigger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches will be allowed inside. Balloons, gift bags, fireworks, outside food or drink, pets, weapons, umbrellas, and strollers are not allowed.