This commencement ceremony marks the graduation of WAUSM’s first-ever class of physicians – a milestone not only for our graduates, but for the entire WAUSM community. Together, we celebrate years of dedication, sacrifice, and determination, and the realization of a bold vision for medical education.
Ceremony Information
Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
9:00 AM ET
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
From the moment our first students enrolled to the day they cross the stage, this ceremony represents what is possible when ambition meets purpose.
Tickets & Seating
We can’t wait to welcome your family and friends to celebrate this historic day with you!
Please note that seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we celebrate WAUSM’s first graduating class together. Every seat will be filled with pride, joy, and history in the making.
Guest Limit
7
guests per graduate
To help ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees, graduates are kindly asked to limit their guest count to no more than seven guests.
Celebrate From Anywhere
Family, friends, and supporters are invited to join us virtually.
The ceremony will be livestreamed on YouTube. Follow @WAUSM to watch live and share in this historic celebration.
To Our Graduates
This Moment Is Yours
You believed in a new medical school. You embraced challenge and change. And today, you stand as WAUSM’s inaugural graduating students – forever part of our story.
Your journey helped build the foundation of this university, and your success defines its promise. We are immensely proud of all you have accomplished and honored to celebrate this unforgettable milestone alongside you.
Look for additional commencement details, including regalia, schedule information, and arrival times, to continue being distributed via email. We encourage you to:
Save the date
Share the celebration with loved ones
Begin travel planning
Follow WAUSM on social media
This is more than a ceremony. It is the beginning of your legacy, and ours.
Share the Celebration
Help commemorate this historic day online and beyond.
Use #WAUSMGrad and #WAUSM2026 on all your posts and reels captions. Tag us so we can celebrate alongside you.
GIFs & Stickers
Search WAUSM on Instagram Stories and TikTok to find our official animated stickers made for your stories, designed for this moment. Download a commencement graphic below and share it with your people.
How to share: Download your graphic. Post it to Instagram, Facebook, or X. Tag @WAUSM and use #WAUSMGrad so we can celebrate with you.