Dear Class of 2025 Graduates and Parents:
Commencement Weekend, the time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the graduating class, is fast approaching! The final stages of your journey as a Puget Sound student will be fun and full of excitement, but there are several details you will need to take care of before graduation.
Use the following information to prepare for a stress-free Commencement Weekend. Throughout the spring semester, watch your inbox for the latest updates about graduation festivities, ceremony tickets, how to order your cap and gown, and other important details. All Commencement communications will be available for graduates and parents to reference on this website.
The Office of Events will be happy to help answer your Commencement-related inquiries. Please get in touch with us at commencement@pugetsound.edu.
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Commencement Ceremony Details |
The 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Baker Stadium. Event gates open at noon and guest seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The ceremony will conclude at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Visit Ceremony Information to learn about stadium policies, campus parking, preparing for Washington weather, and considerations for guests who may need onsite accommodations. If you have questions or accommodation needs, please contact us at commencement@pugetsound.edu.
Commencement Tickets
Tickets are required to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Each graduate may request up to six tickets for family and friends. Graduates don't need a ticket, as they will be participating in the ceremony.
Before Winter Break, graduates will receive an email with a link to register for their tickets. In the ticket request, you can indicate if you need additional tickets or seating accommodation needs for guests, such as captioning, American Sign Language interpretation, or wheelchair accessibility.
Tickets will be distributed starting at Grad Fair, held Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Thursday, Feb. 27, in Rasmussen Rotunda, from 11 a.m.‒2 p.m. Following Grad Fair, tickets will be available for students to pick up in the Logger Store. Students will need to provide their student ID to pick up tickets.
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| Commencement Weekend Events |
The Commencement Ceremony is just one event in the weekend festivities! View the current schedule of Commencement Events. Individual departments and programs will also be hosting receptions throughout the weekend.
Academic Convocation
A celebration of student achievement will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall. The event will feature remarks by selected student and faculty speakers and the presentation of university awards. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Interfaith Baccalaureate Celebration
This celebration will be held Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in Kilworth Memorial Chapel and is led by graduates from diverse backgrounds with support from University Chaplain Rev. Dave Wright ’96. All graduates and families are welcome to participate in the program in ways appropriate for their own spiritual and religious identities.
Commencement Graduate Lineup
Meet your classmates in Karlen Quadrangle, at 1 p.m. to put on your cap and gown and assemble for the procession to Baker Stadium.
Commencement Reception
Join the Class of 2025 and their guests at this reception on the Event Lawn immediately following the Commencement Ceremony. Enjoy refreshments as you say "farewell and good luck" to our graduates and families.
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This year’s Grad Fair will be Wednesday
, Feb. 26, and Thursday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Rasmussen Rotunda. Grad Fair provides graduates the opportunity to order their cap and gown, take professional graduation portraits, talk to the Registrar’s Office, check out grad programs, learn about becoming an alum, pick up their senior gift, and much more! A Grad Fair invite will be emailed to grads in January.
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Graduates are required to wear a black cap and gown over their regular attire to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
Caps, gowns, tassels, hoods, and announcements are available to order through our regalia partner, Oak Hall. All orders submitted to Oak Hall will be shipped directly to students. Please note that individual departments and programs will distribute honor cords.
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Ceremony Name Pronunciation |
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Let us know how to properly pronounce your name during the Commencement Ceremony. If interested, go to StageClip and log in using your campus email address and Student ID. Once logged in, search for your name and listen to the provided pronunciation. If you would like to update the pronunciation, you may provide a recording or a phonetic spelling.
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See our list of area hotels that offer a Commencement discount to Puget Sound families! Many families also enjoy booking local home rentals in the area. For a more comprehensive list, go to area hotels and transportation.
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Don’t forget the details. Tie up loose ends and have a smooth and stress-free final semester. Get information about degree requirements, your diploma, student finances, and returning library materials.
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Are you graduating in December? All December graduates are invited to participate in the May 2025 Commencement Weekend activities!
Please update your contact information via this form or contact the Office of Events with any change in your email and/or mailing address so you continue to receive Commencement communications.
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Your adventures as a Logger have only just begun. You are about to join an alumni community of over 40,000 Loggers across the globe with unique stories and careers.
Our alumni want to meet you and learn from you. Visit Alumni Resources to prepare for life after Commencement and connect with members of the Logger community.
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