College of Built Environments at the University of Washington.

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Graduation Information

Congratulations to graduating students in the College of Built Environments (CBE). Please review the following page to assist you in your graduation plans.

Applying for your Degree

Degree applications are coordinated by your individual departments and programs. Please carefully review and respond to all graduation notifications.

University of Washington Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, the University of Washington community will come together in Husky Stadium to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2009. Commencement is the formal campus-wide ceremony honoring graduates, and academic attire is required for this ceremony. For more information, including tickets, visit the Commencement website.

CBE Graduation Celebration

The College of Built Environments cordially invites all graduating students and their family and friends to a Graduation Celebration and reception. This event honors graduates from all departments and interdisciplinary programs in the college. College Faculty and Staff will be there to celebrate your success. Graduates please RSVP here by Monday, June 1st. Faculty and Staff please RSVP here.

Friday, June 12, 2009
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Ceremony and reception)
Magnuson Park, Hangar 30
6310 NE 74th Street
Seattle, WA 98115

CBE Graduation Celebration Speaker

More information soon...

Questions about the Celebration

How many guests may I bring? and Do they need tickets?

  • No tickets necessary. We will have approx. 4 guest seats per graduating student with additional standing room available.
When should I arrive?
  • Graduating students and faculty should arrive by 3:30 pm, and follow signs to backstage. We ask that guests arrive and take their seats by 4:30 pm.

What should I wear?

  • Wearing academic apparel (cap and gown) is required. Academic apparel orders can be placed here.
  • Following the 2008 Graduation Celebration we collected a limited number of robes for use at future celebrations. These robes will be made available at no cost on a first come first serve basis to students and faculty. Please indicate you interest in one of these robes when you submit your online RSVP here. You will be emailed promptly to indicate if robes are still available.

Where is Hangar 30 located?

  • Hangar 30 is located in Magnuson Park a short 10 minute drive northeast of the University of Washington campus off of Sandpoint Way. You can find a map of Magnuson Park here.

Will there be parking?

  • Plenty of free parking is available in Magnuson Park lots adjacent to Hangar 30.

Will accommodations be provided for persons with disabilities?

  • Magnuson Park Hangar 30 is wheelchair accessible. Persons needing additional assistance with seating, etc., should email acrossen@u.washington.edu.