Special events
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Convocation
Convocation is a formal academic ceremony to welcome new students to our campus community — and for faculty and staff to celebrate the start of a new academic year.
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W Day
W Day is an annual celebration of our UW Bothell community with students, faculty, staff and neighbors.
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Commencement
Every year, we celebrate our graduates on their monumental accomplishments during our graduate hooding and commencement ceremonies.
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Bothell Block Party & BrewFest
The Bothell Block Party & BrewFest is an annual event with breweries, wineries, cider makers, award-winning food trucks and Seattle’s hottest bands.
More details and tickets on the event website![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5k-1.jpg)
UW Bothell Husky 5K
The UW Bothell Husky 5K is an annual, family-friendly race supporting UW Bothell student scholarships.
More details and registration on the event website![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/husky-giving-day-w.jpg)
Husky Giving Day
Husky Giving Day is an annual fundraising event. Students come to UW Bothell to change their lives. Donors can help them change the world by making a gift on Husky Giving Day.
More details on the Husky Giving Day website