Graduation Checklist

Are you ready for graduation?

Navigating graduation and commencement is easy!

  1. By April 14:
    1. Make sure you are eligible and apply for graduation (graduate students are exempt).
    2. Prepare to register for commencement
  2. Between May 1-19:
    1. Register to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
    2. Record your name pronunciation — an email will be sent out shortly after registration.
    3. Verify your preferred name for the commencement program- an email will be sent out shortly after registration.
  3. Between May 23- 25, stop by Grad Fair 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. to pick up your commencement apparel and guest tickets. If you have not registered by May 19, you may register at Grad Fair but a $20 late registration fee will apply.
  4. Join UWAA and support the Senior Class Gift.
  5. 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.

Need additional help or information?
Email uwbgrads@uw.edu or call 425.352.5166.