Event Information and Updates

Attention: Graduating Students,

Congratulations! We are excited to host the 2025 Seattle Colleges Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 20, at Alaska Airlines Arena on the campus of the University of Washington and celebrate with you, your family, and friends. Following are key dates and important information to help you prepare.

Apply for Graduation

Graduation is the official process of earning a degree or certificate. When you apply to graduate, staff in the Registrar’s Office at your college check to certify that all program requirements have been satisfied.

To ensure your name is in the printed commencement program, apply for graduation at your college by Monday, May 12. Visit your college’s graduation website for more information.

• North Seattle College
• Seattle Central College
• South Seattle College

Choose Your Commencement Ceremony on June 20: 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Commencement is the annual event that celebrates our graduates’ accomplishments. Two ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 20—one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m.—at Alaska Airlines Arena on the campus of the University of Washington. The address is 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98105.

These are shared, in-person ceremonies bringing together North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College. An invitation to participate in commencement is extended to students who:

• Have graduated in Summer Quarter 2024, Fall Quarter 2024, or Winter Quarter 2025, or
• Will graduate at the end of Spring Quarter 2025 or Summer Quarter 2025.

As a starting point, we encourage graduates to attend the ceremony that matches the area of study of their degree or credential (listed below). However, graduates are welcome to choose the ceremony time that works best for them by indicating their preference when they register for commencement.

• 3 p.m. Ceremony: High School and ESL + Education and Human Services + Business and Accounting + Health and Medical + Culinary, Hospitality, and Wine
• 7 p.m. Ceremony: Arts, Design & Graphics + Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) + Skilled Trades and Technical Training + Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

Eligible graduates will receive an email from commencement@seattlecolleges.edu with the link to register for Commencement 2025 in mid-May.

Invite Your Family and Friends

You can invite your family and friends to join us on Friday, June 20. Seattle Colleges does not use a ticketing system for guests. There is no limit on the number of guests a graduate may bring to Alaska Airlines Arena.

Visit the Website

More information about all things related to commencement is available at seattlecolleges.edu/commencement.

We look forward to celebrating with you in June.

Commencement Planning Committee

Dear Seattle Colleges Colleagues,

Commencement 2025 is just six weeks away on Friday, June 20. This year our event will take place at Alaska Airlines Arena, on the campus of the University of Washington, 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle WA 98105. Help us celebrate and make it a memorable day for the Class of 2025.

Two Ceremonies

Two ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 20 — one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. As a starting point, we encourage graduates and their families to attend the ceremony that matches the area of study of their degree or credential. However, graduates are welcome to choose the ceremony time that works best for them by indicating their preference when they register for commencement.

• 3 p.m. Ceremony: High School and ESL + Education and Human Services + Business and Accounting + Health and Medical + Culinary, Hospitality, and Wine
• 7 p.m. Ceremony: Arts, Design & Graphics + Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) + Skilled Trades and Technical Training + Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language

We Invite You to Participate

There are many ways faculty and staff can take part in this event.

Take Part in the Processional and Ceremony

Each of the two ceremonies will begin with a processional entrance. Academic regalia is required. Seattle Colleges covers the rental cost of regalia for faculty and staff participating in the processional and ceremony. Faculty and staff are also welcome to wear their own regalia.

Order Rental Regalia Now

If you plan to participate in the faculty and staff processional, make sure to complete the regalia order request form by Monday, May 12 at 5 p.m. Please place an order only if you are committed to participating in the procession and ceremony. The commencement budget incurs the cost for unused regalia, reducing the funds available to focus on students.

Rental gowns and other regalia items ordered will be available to you on the day of the ceremony at Alaska Airlines Arena in a designated preparation space for faculty and staff. Once the ceremony is over, simply return the rental regalia in its accompanying bag to this same location before you leave. Follow-up details will be provided as we approach the event.

Sign Up to Volunteer

We are looking for 100 volunteers to serve in various roles throughout the day. Serving as a volunteer makes this event possible and reminds graduates of the community that supported them along the way.

If you are interested in volunteering, follow these steps:

1. Discuss your plans with your supervisor.
2. Watch for a separate email about volunteering and sign up as directed in that email. You can indicate your availability and interest on the form.

After you complete the volunteer form, expect a follow-up email with more information. On June 20, plan for a good time. There will be periods of activity and rest throughout the day. Food and beverages will be provided for all volunteers. Look for more information soon.

Join the Cheer Squad

We want each graduate from the first to the last to feel celebrated. The volunteer Cheer Squad will return once again for 2025. Volunteers (students, staff, and faculty) interested in participating will have assigned seats near the front row of the bleachers and will cheer for and applaud every graduate who crosses the stage. Pom poms, noisemakers, and an official Cheer Squad t-shirt will be provided.

Greet Graduates on the Concourse

With Alaska Airlines Arena as our venue this year, there will be even more opportunities to mingle with our graduates and their families and share your congratulations on their milestone day. Prior to each ceremony there will be time to do this in the concourse area.

After Party

This year, all Seattle Colleges employees are invited to an After Party at the Conibear Shellhouse (home to the UW Rowing Team) from 9-11 p.m. following the 7 p.m. ceremony and clean-up. Stay for the After Party and continue to enjoy the good vibes of a great day. More details to come soon.

Watch for more information via email and visit the Commencement website for event details.

We look forward to seeing you in June as we celebrate our grads with their families and supporters.

Commencement Planning Committee

Seattle Colleges Colleagues,

Now is the time to order your rental regalia for Seattle Colleges’ Commencement on Friday, June 20, at the Alaska Airlines Arena on the campus of the University of Washington. Everyone is invited to come celebrate our 2025 graduates. (Full details about the event will be provided in a separate email and updated on the commencement website.)

Ordering Regalia

Academic regalia is required if you plan to participate in the commencement processional. Seattle Colleges covers the rental cost of regalia for faculty and staff participating in the processional and ceremony. Faculty and staff are also welcome to wear their own regalia.

To order rental regalia, complete the request form by Monday, May 12, at 5 p.m. (The regalia vendor requires five weeks to fulfill the order.)  

Please place an order if you are firmly committed to participating in the procession and ceremony. The commencement budget incurs the cost for unused regalia, reducing the funds available to focus on students.

Rental gowns and other regalia items ordered will be available to you on the day of the ceremony at Alaska Airlines Arena in a designated preparation space for faculty and staff. Once the ceremony is over, simply return the rental regalia in its accompanying bag to this same location before you leave. Follow-up details will be provided as we approach the event.

Additional Opportunities to Participate

We also encourage you to volunteer, mingle with our graduates and their families, and share your congratulations on their milestone day. Information about the opportunities to volunteer and celebrate graduates will be shared soon.

For more information and announcements, check the Commencement website.  

Thank you for your participation this year.

Commencement Planning Team 

Dear soon-to-be graduates,

Congratulations. We are making plans to celebrate your academic achievements at Commencement 2025.

Commencement is scheduled for Friday, June 20 at the University of Washington's Alaska Airlines Arena. Save the date and invite your family and loved ones to join us. We are planning for two sessions: a late afternoon and an early evening. More details will be shared at a later date.

An invitation to participate in commencement is extended to students who:

• Have graduated in Summer Quarter 2024, Fall Quarter 2024, or
• Will graduate at the end of Winter Quarter 2025, Spring Quarter 2025 or Summer Quarter 2025

What to Expect

If you want a taste of what’s in store this year, watch the Commencement 2024 highlight video.

Check the Website for More Information

The commencement website will be updated regularly as additional details for this year’s ceremony become available. For information about applying for graduation, check your college’s graduation website (North, Central, South).

We look forward to seeing you in June.

Commencement Planning Committee

Dear Campus Community,

Commencement 2025 is scheduled for Friday, June 20 at the University of Washington's Alaska Airlines Arena.

The new location requires two sessions: one in the late afternoon and another in the early evening. More details will be shared at a later date.

An invitation to participate in commencement is extended to students who:

• Have graduated in Summer Quarter 2024, Fall Quarter 2024, or
• Will graduate at the end of Winter Quarter 2025, Spring Quarter 2025 or Summer Quarter 2025

What to Expect

If you want a taste of what’s in store this year, watch the Commencement 2024 highlight video.

Check the Website for More Information

The commencement website will be updated regularly as additional details for this year’s ceremony become available. For information about applying for graduation, check your college’s graduation website (North, Central, South).

We look forward to seeing you in June.

Commencement Planning Committee