Dear Graduates,
Below you will find important information for graduates to help you prepare for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony in Husky Stadium, Saturday, June 8, including criteria for participation in the ceremony.
Attached is “Your Steps to a Great Commencement Day,” which is for your use.
Dates to remember:
April 3 & 4, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Grad Fair at University Book Store
Graduates view announcements, frames, rings & souvenir items.
Graduation portraits (both days) and photos with Dubs (April 4, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm).
April 12: Apply to graduate
To ensure your name is listed in the Commencement program, graduates should contact their academic advisor to make sure their graduation paperwork is submitted by this deadline.
May 1 – May 19: Register/Order Online
Husky Stadium ceremony participants must complete the registration/order form at www.graduation.uw.edu to order cap and gown, tickets, and parking.
School/College or department ceremony participants who require apparel and/or parking passes must also order all items online during this time.
All graduates may use this form to order other graduation items (e.g., souvenir tassels, honor cords, stoles of gratitude, etc.), donate to the Senior Gift, or join the UW Alumni Association.
June 8: 149th Annual University of Washington Commencement Ceremony
12:30 p.m. – Doors open/student lineup/“Purple Carpet” pre-show begins.
1:30 p.m. – Processional begins.
Important Note to Event Planners: Students and their family members visit our website for information about school, college and departmental graduation events. Please submit information about your event on our Graduation Planning Form (GPF) by April 2 – even if you don’t have complete details. Your information will be posted on our website within 48 hours of submission.
You may contact our office or visit the Commencement website if you have additional questions.