SPH Celebration | UW Commencement | NSP & GCPD Celebration
During the spring and summer, you will have several opportunities to celebrate your accomplishments. In addition to the School of Public Health Graduation Celebration and UW Commencement, the Nutritional Sciences Program (NSP) and Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) will host a joint graduation celebration in your honor at the end of summer quarter.
Because eligibility, registration, and other specifics vary for each ceremony, the details are summarized below.
School of Public Health Graduation Celebration
Sunday, June 16, 11:00am – 3:00pm
The School of Public Health Graduation Celebration takes place at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
Schedule:
10:00am: Graduates arrive for check-in and staging
10:30am: Alaska Airlines Arena doors open to the public
11:00pm: Graduation program
1:30pm: All-school reception at the Concourse of Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Who is eligible to participate: Autumn 2018 through Summer 2019 graduates are eligible to participate.
How to register: If you plan to walk in the SPH Graduation procession into the Arena, please RSVP. If you do not RSVP by May 26, your name will not be called and a seat will not be reserved for you on the Arena floor. Student RSVP for procession.
Caps and gowns: For this year’s celebration, at the request of students, wearing a cap and gown is recommended but not required. Information on ordering
For more information: See the School of Public Health Graduation Page (includes Graduation FAQ).
UW Commencement
Saturday, June 15, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
UW Commencement takes place at Husky Stadium.
Schedule
12:30pm: Graduate line-up begins and doors open for guests
1:30pm: Procession begins
4:30pm: Ceremony concludes
Who is eligible to participate: Graduates who earned their degrees in Summer 2018, Autumn 2018, or Winter 2019, or have applied to graduate with a departmental adviser for Spring 2019 or Summer 2019 are eligible to participate.
Note: The Commencement program lists the names of graduates from Summer 2018 through Spring 2019. Summer 2019 graduates’ names will be listed in the following year’s program.
How to register: Register and order tickets, apparel, and parking permits through UW Commencement.
Caps and gowns: Caps and gowns are required for this event. Apparel must be ordered through UW Commencement .
For more information: See UW Commencement, which includes a graduation checklist , student instructions, and other practical information.
NSP Graduate Student & GCPD Year End Celebration
Friday, August 23, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
The Nutritional Sciences Program and Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics Year End Celebration will take place at wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House . This event will include a brief recognition ceremony for our Master’s students graduating in 2018-2019, a GCPD poster session, and reception.
Who is eligible to participate: All members of the GCPD 2019 cohort and NSP graduates from Winter 2019 through Autumn 2019 are eligible to participate. All GCPD students are expected to attend.
How to register: Graduates should RSVP to nutr@uw.edu. Please include the number of guests and note if any special accommodations are required.
Caps and gowns: This is not a cap and gown event.
For more information: Additional information will be provided early in summer quarter. If you have questions in the meantime, please email nutr@uw.edu.