May 13, 2020 

Media Contact:
Libby Siebens, community relations executive director, 509-682-6436 (Mon.-Thurs.)
Erin Tofte, associate dean of campus life, equity and inclusion, 509-682-6868

Wenatchee Valley College commencement ceremonies for both campuses will take place online. Students must submit their application for graduation to the registration office by noon on Friday, May 15, to participate in the online ceremonies. This is also the deadline to ensure that their diploma is created and that their name appears in the graduation program.

Students who submit their applications by the deadline will be asked to submit photos and videos for the online celebration.

Questions about the graduation application should be directed to registration@wvc.edu.

Virtual graduation ceremonies will be held for both campuses. Ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 19, for Wenatchee and Saturday, June 20, for Omak. They will feature speakers from multiple areas of the college and photos and videos celebrating the accomplishments of WVC students. Students who are graduating in 2020 are also invited to walk in the in-person ceremony in 2021.

Learn more about how the college is responding the COVID-19 pandemic at wvc.edu/PublicHealth.

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Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Visit our website, wvc.edu.

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu.
• To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.