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University of Western States: traditions and events

If you are choosing a college or already study at University of Western States, see the events and traditions that would shape your years there.

Last checked 10 October 2026 · Events recorded: 3 · Milestones: 1

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Key

“Quoted text”
The organizer’s own words, linked to its page with the date it was read.
Not published on the pages read
We did not find it on the pages listed. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.
Past
A published date that has gone by. It stays, marked.

Your years here

The milestones the college places within its program, in program order.

  1. Hands-on training begins

    Hands-on training begins in Quarter 1 at UWS' campus in Portland. — source, read 20 September 2026

By kind

Ceremonies

Commencement

Source: uws.edu · read 30 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
Commencement — source, read 30 September 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
The University of Western States Commencement Ceremony celebrates the achievements of our graduating students and the beginning of their next chapter. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives Commencement a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 30 September 2026
When, as published
  • June 12 (in the organizer’s calendar under Spring Quarter 2026) Past — source, read 30 September 2026
  • Friday, June 12, 2026 Past — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 18 (in the organizer’s calendar under Spring Quarter 2027) — source, read 30 September 2026
  • Friday, June 18, 2027 — source, read 10 October 2026
  • June 23rd — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Graduates may invite family and friends to celebrate this important milestone. — source, read 10 October 2026 Another of the organizer’s pages: Family, friends and the UWS community are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. — source, read 10 October 2026

Academic and research days

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Technique weekends and seminars hosted for students

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Orientation and transition programs

New Student Welcome Day

Source: uws.edu · read 30 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
New Student Welcome Day — source, read 30 September 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The same document gives New Student Welcome Day (on-campus students only) a date in more than one term; those dates are under When, as published. — source, read 30 September 2026
When, as published
  • October 3 (in the organizer’s calendar under Fall Quarter 2025) Past — source, read 30 September 2026
  • January 2 (in the organizer’s calendar under Winter Quarter 2026) Past — source, read 30 September 2026
  • October 2 (in the organizer’s calendar under Fall Quarter 2026) Past — source, read 30 September 2026
  • January 2 (in the organizer’s calendar under Winter Quarter 2027) — source, read 30 September 2026
  • Oct. 1st — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
on-campus students only — source, read 30 September 2026

Club days and student fairs

UWS Connections Fair

Source: uws.edu · read 10 Oct 2026

Name, as printed
UWS Connections Fair — source, read 10 October 2026
Organizer
The page names no organizer beyond the college that publishes it. — source, read 10 October 2026
What it is
At the UWS Connections Fair, alumni and current students can learn from like-minded professionals who represent their disciplines, network with other alumni, meet local and regional partners who are supporting Pacific Northwest communities, and connect with notable organizations in the whole-person health and integrated healthcare industries who wish to hire UWS graduates. — source, read 10 October 2026
Recurs, in its own words
The UWS Connections Fair is held annually in November. — source, read 10 October 2026
When, as published
  • November — source, read 10 October 2026
  • Thursday, November 5, 2026 — source, read 10 October 2026
Who may attend
Not published on the pages read. — source, read 10 October 2026

Service and outreach days

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Homecoming and alumni weekends

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Student-run conferences and conventions

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Other recurring events and named traditions

No event of this kind published as recurring on the pages read, checked 10 October 2026.

Pages read

The college’s own pages, each with the date it was read. Absence in what we checked is not absence at the college.

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