The College of Built Environments (CBE) invites graduating students, their families, and guests to the CBE Graduation Celebration. Let’s honor our doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students as they take this exciting next step!
Event date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center (Mercer & Third Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)
RSVP by Tuesday, May 27! Late RSVPs are welcome, but student guests will not receive a door gift.
Event Details
Arrival
Doors open at 12:00PM. Graduates and faculty should check in no later then 12:30 PM. Follow signs for processional instructions. Confirm your class group photography time to determine when you should arrive.
Parking
Mercer Garage (3rd Ave N, between Mercer & Roy) and nearby lots. Rates up to $15.
Guests
4 guest limit per graduate. No guest tickets are required.
Apparel
Regalia (cap and gown) is preferred, but optional. Place your order May 1–19 and pickup at the University Bookstore May 30–June 3.
Photography
Class photo at 12:00 PM Founders Plaza with additional opportunities post-ceremony. Also look for additional photo booth opportunities around Gould and Architecture Halls during finals week!
Accessibility
The Exhibition Hall is wheelchair accessible. Some aisle seating is identified as wheelchair seating.
FAQ’s
Who is eligible to walk?
Graduates (doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate) from CBE departments and interdisciplinary programs. Eligibility is confirmed via the RSVP list and departmental advisers.
Unsure about your UW graduation status?
Contact your departmental adviser (undergraduates) or The Graduate School (graduate students).
CBE certificate or minor-only students are not recognized at this ceremony; attend your degree department’s ceremony instead.
How do I graduate?
All students: Review graduation filing deadlines on the Academic Calendar.
Undergraduates: Apply for graduation with your departmental adviser. Degrees are not automatically awarded so please ensure you follow UW instructions and emails.
Graduate/Post-Doc Students: Refer to the Graduate School for graduation requirements.
Additional Helpful Links
Academic Calendar
Graduation Checklist
Graduation Eligibility
Cap & Gown Regalia Information
Public Health Guidance
UW Commencement information *Separate registration required for the June 14 event at Husky Stadium.
UW Alumni Association
Questions?
Contact Meegan Amen at meegan@uw.edu.