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Degrees are not automatically awarded when requirements have been satisfied. It is the student's responsibility to apply for degrees and certificates. Graduation application forms are available in the major departments.
To be eligible for Graduating Senior Priority registration, students should contact a departmental adviser for information about the deadline.
Questions about application for undergraduate degrees can be directed to the Office of Graduation and Academic Records, 264 Schmitz Hall, Phone: (206) 543-1803, Fax: (206) 685-3660, Email: ugradoff@u.washington.edu.
Students receiving a Master's degree or a PhD degree need to contact the Graduate Student Services in 9 Communications for graduation deadlines. Their number is 543-3950.
It is important to keep your address current. We will send you announcements regarding graduation, commencement, and diplomas. We may also need to contact you if we have questions about your remaining degree requirements.
Questions about the the Commencement Ceremony can be directed to the Office of Commencement Exercises, 6200 NE 74th St NE, Suite 010B, Seattle, WA, 98115, (206) 543-2592, commence@u.washington.edu, or visit their web site at http://depts.washington.edu/commence.
Information includes the event schedule, ticket information, parking, and apparel.
To change your name on your University records, file a Change of Name form with the appropriate legal documentation which may include: marriage license/certificate, court order, divorce decree, passport or permanent visa. Forms are available at a registration window, 225 Schmitz Hall. See Name Change Policy for additional information.
To order additional or replacement diplomas,download the Diploma Replacement Form or contact the Office of Graduations and Academic Records at (206) 543-1803. The diploma replacement fee is $20.00.