Department of Communication Graduation Ceremony

The Department of Communication Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm at Alaska Airlines Arena. Doors open at 12:00pm. Graduation is not an automatic process. Please read the details below to ensure a smooth path to graduation, earning your degree, and celebrating the occasion.

Please see our event page for further information. For questions, please reach out to ghcobb@uw.edu. 

Helpful notes about the Communication Graduation Ceremony:

• Doors will open at 12pm for guests and the program will begin at 1pm.
• We will have a DIY photo booth set up after the ceremony near the main entrance of the Arena. We encourage you to take photos with your friends and loved ones to share on social media using the #UWCOMMGRAD25 hashtag.
• There will be no concessions available at the ceremony, so please plan to bring your own snacks and beverages if desired. Wearing masks is not required, but is very highly recommended.
• No balloons are allowed inside the arena. Should they bring any, guests will need to tie them onto a rack outside of the entrances until the ceremony concludes.

Graduating student information:

• Registration information will be emailed to eligible students in April. Those who miss the registration deadline may still attend and walk, but will not have their names printed in the program.
• Please plan on arriving to the arena between 11:45-12:30. Students will enter through the loading dock on the ground level of the South East side of the arena.
• Participating students should plan on wearing a cap and gown, otherwise, please come dressed in business attire.
• GradImages will be onsite taking your cap and gown photos during line up and when you receive your certificate during the ceremony. You will order your photos from them directly.
• There will not be storage for personal items in the line up area or floor of the arena. Please limit the amount of items you bring or leave them with your loved ones.
• There will be a security check as you arrive.
• No alcohol will be permitted in the building
• More information for graduating students can be found here.
• If any accommodations are needed, please email ghcobb@uw.edu