Veterans Resource Center

Veteran Commencement

Graduating veteran student in their full regalia gear

Veteran Commencement

Photo from 2023 Commencement

VRC Commencement Regalia

What is it?

This is a separate event from the larger PSU commencements and is meant to be a smaller, more intimate ceremony for the VRC community. This group holds a special place at the heart of PSU, and we would like to honor those that are graduating this year. It is a huge accomplishment!

Student receiving veteran graduation cord.

More Information

This event is for Veteran and military-affiliated students who have graduated in Fall, Winter, or who have applied to graduate this Spring & Summer.

We host this event in the Native American Student and Community Center, and will be following the NASCC Code of Conduct during the event.

Important to note

Students must have applied to graduate in order for the Veterans Spring Commencement registration to be verified. For more information on how to apply for graduation at PSU, find information here for Undergraduate and here for Graduate

Registration for 2026 Veteran Commencement is Now Open!

Once you have applied to Portland State University to graduate, you can register for our Veteran Commencement by Registering Here.

All students who are walking in our Veteran Commencement will receive Veteran cords on the day.  The Veteran Commencement is free for all military affiliated students.

 

How to get a free Veteran Regalia Cord?

For those who want cords but are unable to participate in the Veteran Commencement ceremony, the Commencement Registration form now has a section for cord pick up only. All graduation requirements still apply.