Graduation Checklist

Are you ready for graduation?

Navigating graduation and Commencement is easy!

  1. Apply for graduation
    • Make sure you are eligible and apply for graduation.
    • Students must connect with their academic advisor in order to submit their graduation application before the deadlines indicated for each quarter.
    • Please note that the graduation application and the Commencement registration are two separate actions.
  2. Prepare to register for the Commencement ceremony and order regalia.
    • Review cap and gown information.
    • Check with family and friends to determine ticket needs.
    • Determine if any guests need disability accommodations.
    • Join us at the Graduation Kick Off Event on April 7 and 8 (11am-4pm) in the ARC to get any questions answered.
  3. Complete the Commencement registration/order form between April 28 – May 18.
    • Register to participate in Commencement between April 28 – May 18.
    • Record your name pronunciation by May 18. An email with more information will be sent out shortly after registration.
    • Verify your preferred name for the Commencement program. An email with more information will be sent out shortly after registration.
    • Students who want to invite their family members or friends from outside United States should review this helpful information on UW Bothell’s International Student Services website. Please contact ISS at uwbintl@uw.edu for further questions about the basic procedures.
    • Join UWAA and / or support the Senior Class Gift.
  4. Attend Grad Fair on May 20-22.
    • Between May 20-22, stop by Grad Fair to pick up your Commencement apparel and guest tickets.
    • Grad Fair will open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 20 and May 21. It will be open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on May 22.
    • If you have not registered by May 18, you may register at Grad Fair, but a $20 late registration fee will apply.
  5. Come to Alaska Airlines Arena on Sunday, June 15!
    • Review the student instructions and itinerary and the ceremony conduct agreement.
    • Start your day early, as traffic will be heavy. Graduation is one event where it’s not fashionable to be late! The procession begins promptly.
    • The ceremonies will be approximately two hours long. Please plan post-ceremony activities accordingly.

Need additional help or information? Email uwbgrads@uw.edu.