WLHS Class of 2025 Graduation Information

  • GRADUATION INFORMATION

    • Graduation Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    • Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum

               300 N Ramsay Way

               Portland, OR 97227

    • Times: 

      • Graduates report to Veterans Memorial Coliseum no later than 6:00 p.m., doors will open at 5:45 p.m.

      • Doors Open for Guests at 6:00 p.m.

      • The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.

    • Mandatory Graduation Practice will be held on the morning of Tuesday, June 3, 2025. All graduates will meet in the West Linn High School Main Gym at 8:15 am. Students will be bussed to and from the venue for this practice. 

    • Tickets will not be required to attend the 2025 Graduation Ceremony. There is no limit to the number of family members and friends that would like to attend and celebrate with you. 

    • This event will not be live-streamed. 

    • For parents and guests, seating at Veterans Memorial Coliseum is on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be reserved seating for those in wheelchairs or with accessibility needs. Please let the Veterans Memorial Coliseum ushers know when you arrive if you have accessibility seating needs.

    • Be aware that there will be traffic getting to the event. All parking garages around Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be open but will be charging event fees, please say you are “here for graduation,” and the fee should be $10. Street parking will also be available. Please give yourself adequate time. 

    • Students, any personal items brought to Veterans Memorial Coliseum may need to be left unattended as you walk across the stage. Please consider leaving these items with friends or family. 

    • This event is a communal celebration for the class of 2025. In order to emphasize the achievements of all of our graduating seniors, it is expected that our graduating seniors dress in attire that matches the significance of this event. Caps and gowns need to be worn as issued. 

    • Messages on caps are not allowed.

    •  Lifetouch will be taking pictures at graduation. Ordering information will be made available as we approach the event:  https://my.photoday.com/g.

    • Item limitations - Detailed information can be found here.  No balloons will be allowed at the graduation ceremony. The Veterans Memorial Coliseum allows bags up to 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches. Anything larger than a clutch will go through an X-ray machine.