Commencement Karen Hille Phillips Center: College of Health Professions

PLU Commencement

Commencement Karen Hille Phillips Center: College of Health Professions

SATELLITE VIEWING

Pacific Lutheran University's College of Health Professions invites you to join us as we celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at Commencement! To accommodate guests of all graduates, we are offering a number of on-campus satellite viewing tickets in the beautiful Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Graduates will process past this location on their way to Olson.

Immediately following the ceremony guests are invited to join graduates on Foss Field for continued celebration.

College of Health Professions: Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:00 pm)

All seating is unassigned. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive one hour prior to the ceremony when doors open. ADA is available in marked seats.

Closed captioning is provided for this ceremony.

The ceremony is expected to run approximately 60 – 90 minutes.

Did you know that a Livestream link is available for real-time viewing of each of the four College Commencement Ceremonies?! If you have family near or far who prefer to participate from home or another remote location or for whom travel to campus is not possible, they can Livestream the event here! All are welcome and we want to make sure that each of your guests has access to participate and celebrate with you!

Commencement FAQs

Parking Information

Link to Printable Parking Map

Ticket must be presented for reentry to the event.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
at 3:00 PM PDT

Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

12180 Park Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98444

Event Policy: As a condition of entry all bags will be searched and must not contain any of the below prohibited items. Bags must be no larger than 21in L x 9in D x 14in W (exceptions - Bags that serve a medical purpose of diaper bags). Prohibited Items: Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, cannabis products. Pets or comfort animals (service animals are allowed). Balloons: Please leave balloons in your vehicle for after the ceremony. Remotely controlled, small unmanned aircraft systems. Outside food and beverages (factory-sealed water is permitted) is not permitted. Noise Makers: Bullhorns, air horns, whistles, or other noisemakers. Flagpoles and Sticks to Hold Signs: No banners, helium balloons, signs, and/or flags that may cause a view obstruction or distraction. Smoking and Vaping: E-cigarettes, e-liquids, vaporizers, lighters, or matches. Weapons of any kind, regardless of permit (including firearms, clubs, knives, batons, mace, pepper spray, brass knuckles, tasers, etc.). Please note: PLU officials reserve the right to restrict additional items. Lap infants (2 years of age or younger) are required to sit in a ticketed adult's lap for the entirety of the ceremony; otherwise a ticket is required.