Register for Commencement
Commencement is a ceremony held each June. We gather together as Seattle Colleges (North, Central, and South) to honor graduates’ accomplishments and celebrate with family, friends, faculty and staff, and the community.
Prepare to Take Your Walk Across the Stage
Before you can participate in the commencement ceremony, hear your name read, and walk across the stage in your cap and gown, there are a few things to do:
1. Apply for Graduation
Graduation is the official process of earning a degree or certificate. When you apply to graduate, advisors and staff in the Registrar’s Office at your college check that all program requirements have been satisfied.
Students must have applied for graduation no later than Monday, May 12, 2025 to ensure their name appears in the printed commencement program. Refer to your college’s graduation website for information about applying for graduation, deadlines, and related information. Contact your college's Registration Office if you have missed the deadline to apply for graduation.
2. Register for Commencement
Eligible graduates should have received an email invitation to register for commencement in mid-May. If you missed the instructions to register for commencement, you can still participate in the ceremony by completing the register for commencement form.
3 p.m. Ceremony
- Business and Accounting
- Culinary, Hospitality, and Wine
- Education and Human Services
- Health and Medical
- High School/GED
7 p.m. Ceremony
- Arts, Design, and Graphics
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- Skilled Trades and Technical Training
- Social Sciences, Humanities, and Language
When you have completed registering for commencement, check your email (check all inboxes including spam) for your registration confirmation. You may return to your account anytime by going to seattlecolleges.tassel.com and logging in with your email address and password.
Be sure to check your email regularly for more instructions and updates about preparing for commencement.
The deadline to register for commencement is Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
3. Order Your Cap and Gown
A cap and gown are required for all graduates participating in the commencement ceremony. Order or borrow a cap and gown to participate.
4. Invite Family, Friends, Instructors, and Supporters
Bring your own cheering section and share your special day with your loved ones. Guest seating is open at the arena, tickets are not required. During the commencement registration process you can forward an event email invite to those that have supported you along your way.
5. Pick Up Your GradPass/StagePass
A GradPass/StagePass is required for crossing the stage at commencement. After you complete the online registration process, a confirmation page will appear in your browser with a red button to "Get Your GradPass/StagePass." You may download and save an electronic version as a back up. A printed version of your GradPass/StagePass will be available when you check in at Alaska Airlines Arena on June 20.
Questions
If you have specific questions about your academic program or degree, related credits, or if you have missed the graduation deadline, please contact the Registration Office at your college:
More questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.