2026 UW Law Commencement Ceremony

Date and Time

Monday, June 08, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Monday, June 08, 2026 - 2:00 PM

Event Comments:

2026 UW Law Commencement Ceremony

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 12 p.m.

Graduates will check in at 11 a.m. and line up at the Alaska Airlines Arena loading dock.

Tickets: Guests will be required to present their Commencement tickets at the door the day of the event. Student pick up tickets once they have completed Exit Surveys and Exit Interviews.
Parking: Parking is available for same-day purchases in the E18 lot located north of the arena.
Event accommodations: To request disability accommodations for the ceremony, please contact lawstudentlife@uw.edu by Thursday, May 28.
Concession stands: Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the southwest concession stands from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

See this information on our commencement website: https://www.law.washington.edu/students/commencement.aspx 

Location:

Alaska Airlines Arena

Cap & Gown Required? / Dress Code

Yes
Regalia is required for the ceremony on June 8th. Registration/Order Form: https://www.washington.edu/graduation/registrationorder-form.

Ticket Information:

Students must complete their Exit Interviews and Exit Surveys to pick up tickets for their guests. No tickets are available at the door. Please email lawstudentlife@uw.edu if you have questions on how to procure tickets.
Doors will open at 11am on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Tickets: Guests will be required to present their Commencement tickets at the door the day of the event.
The ceremony will start promptly at 12pm.
Alaska Airlines Arena has a clear bag policy.
Balloons, artificial noise makers, and confetti poppers are not allowed.
Strollers can be parked at a corral near the NW entrance of the arena. Stroller parking is not attended.
Parking: Guest parking is available for same-day purchases in the E18 lot located north of the arena.
ADA Parking: Guests with ADA needs can park in E97 or E17, which are both first come first served.
Concessions: Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the southwest concession stand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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, Mid May to May 24, 2026. Day of parking may be available for additional cost, but lot selection and availability are not guaranteed.

Hosted By:

School of Law

Event Contact:

Terry Price
2062216684
lawstudentlife@uw.edu

Map / Location

3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98105