2026 Department of History Convocation

Date and Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 8:00 PM

Event Comments:

Please join us at our 2026 Department of History Convocation in Kane Hall 130 on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Our celebration includes a welcome by our departmental chair, student speeches, calling of student names, and the presentation of our graduating undergraduate and graduate students.  All students will receive a graduation gift. The ceremony will be no longer than one hour thirty minutes. 

Location:

Kane Hall Room 130 (Roethke Auditorium)

Cap & Gown Required? / Dress Code

No
Undergraduate students don't typically wear caps and gowns at our event. Dress is business casual.

MA and PhD graduates may wear regalia if they wish; PhD graduates who want to participate in the hooding ceremony must have regalia.

Ticket Information:

Undergraduate students who graduated or applied to graduate in Summer 2025, Autumn 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 will receive an email invitation to our Convocation by May 6. Students should check their junk email and/or connect with history advising if they don't see an email invitation by the second week of May. Students will need to RSVP directly for this event. No tickets are required. Students may bring as many guests as they wish.

Graduate students who earned their Masters degree or Doctoral degree will receive an invitation directly from the graduate adviser in the Department of History.

Parking Information

If you wish to park on campus for this event, a UW Special Event Parking Permit will be required. Students should purchase these permits for themselves and their guests through the Commencement Registration/Order Form, May 11 to May 24, 2026. Day of parking may be available for additional cost, but lot selection and availability are not guaranteed.

Hosted By:

College of Arts and Sciences
History

Event Contact:

History Advising Office
206 543-5691
histadv@uw.edu

Map / Location

4069 Spokane Ln NE, Seattle, WA 98105