Undergraduate Ceremony

Commencement 2024

Sunday, June 9, 2024
Climate Pledge Arena

Undergraduate Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m.
Graduate Ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!

Climate Pledge Arena

334 1st Ave N

Seattle, WA 98109

 

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Student check-in
10:00 a.m. Doors open to ticketed guests
11:00 a.m. Ceremony begins

Ceremony

The ceremony is expected to last about 3 hours.

Students' names and degree(s) received will be displayed on the large screens and their names will be read over the speakers as they cross the stage to receive their diploma scroll. A digital only Commencement 2024 Program will be available on the Commencement website, along with a QR code displayed on site.

Students will be seated within their college/school and will approach the stage in the order below. Students are expected to remain seated for the entire ceremony out of respect for all fellow graduates and to complete the photo-worthy awarding of degrees at the end of the ceremony.

  1. College of Science and Engineering
  2. College of Nursing
  3. Albers School of Business and Economics
  4. College of Arts and Sciences

Guests must remain in the stands - the floor is for graduating students, faculty and staff. Photographers will provide photo coverage which will be available through GradImages 1-2 weeks after the event. Families and friends may take pictures with graduates outside the arena after the ceremony.

Graduates will only be able to join guests outside the arena. After the ceremony is over, plan to meet your family and friends outside at the arena plaza, International Fountain, or any other location on the Seattle Center grounds for photos, hugs, and high-fives.

Diplomas will be mailed to students 4-6 weeks after the ceremony after final review of requirements is completed.

Livestream Recording

livestream of the ceremony will be available on the Commencement 2024 website on the day of the event and archived on this page and the Seattle University YouTube channel following the event. This is a wonderful alternative for guests who are not able to attend in person.