Commencement

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Alaska Airlines Arena

University of Washington

 

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Congratulations to our Class of 2026. We loved celebrating our graduates from all three Seattle Colleges – North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College – with their families and loved ones at Commencement 2026.  

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Alaska Airlines Arena, University of Washington
Two ceremonies: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Commencement Save the Date Thursday June 18, 2026

Event Information and Updates

Information and updates about our annual commencement ceremony in June.

Graduation and Commencement Overview

Steps to graduate and attend commencement.

Register for Commencement

Instructions for graduates on how to register to attend the commencement ceremony.

FAQs About Commencement

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about commencement.

Order Cap and Gown

Information for students about ordering a cap, gown, and related regalia.

Grad Facts

Information about our graduating Class of 2026.

Faculty and Staff Regalia

Faculty and staff taking part in the ceremony may order rental regalia.

Volunteer for Commencement

Faculty and staff are invited to volunteer and make this a special day for our graduates.

Apply to be a Graduate Speaker

You could be this year's Commencement Student Speaker.

North Seattle

College-specific graduation information for North.

Seattle Central

College-specific graduation information for Central.

South Seattle

College-specific graduation information for South.

Audition to Perform the National Anthem

Are you interested in performing the National Anthem during the commencement ceremony?

Past Commencement Celebrations

Archived information and pages from our past commencement celebrations.