
Commencement
We understand our students don’t get through law school alone. That's why California Western welcomes graduates and their loved ones to our annual commencement. This special celebration is our way of marking this major accomplishment and officially sending you onto the next phase of your journey.
Information
Please note the format of commencement is subject to change at any time. Event will be held rain or shine, but the law school reserves the right to cancel if required by governmental order.

In Person Attendance
Spring 2023 Commencement will be held on Friday, April 28th, at 11 a.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. No tickets are required for admission. Check this page for updated information.

COVID-19 Protocols
CWSL will follow governmental and venue COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.

Live Streaming
The commencement ceremony will be live streamed on the CWSL YouTube Channel.

Graduation & Diploma Information
Please note that the Registrar maintains your addresses for official school mailings (e.g. your diploma). Please make sure to update your address and any other important identifying information with them directly at JavaScript Required.
The Office of the Registrar handles monitoring graduation requirements and the issuance of diplomas.
Order your CWSL graduation materials from our vendor CB Announcements (https://www.cbgrad.com/)
- Personalized Graduation Announcements
- Photo Announcements
- Thank You Notes
- Envelope Seals
- Envelopes
- Announcement Covers
- Diploma Frames
- Return Address Labels
Visit the Balfour CWSL site for more information.