Dear Class of 2024 Graduate:
Commencement Weekend, the time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of the graduating class, is almost here! 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 help prepare for a stress-free Commencement Weekend. As May 5 approaches, watch your inbox for the latest updates about graduation festivities, guest tickets, and more throughout the spring semester. All Commencement updates along with emailed graduation communications will be posted on the Commencement website.
The Office of Marketing & Communications is happy to help answer your Commencement-related questions. Please get in touch with us at commencement@pugetsound.edu.
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Commencement Ceremony Details |
The 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held at
2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, 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.
See Ceremony Information for 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 the Office of Marketing & Communications.
Commencement Tickets
Tickets are required to attend the Commencement Ceremony. Each graduate will receive six guest tickets to distribute to family and friends. Graduates do not need a ticket as they will be participating in the ceremony. Tickets will be distributed at our two Grad Fair events held Wednesday, March 6 & Tuesday, March 19 in Rasmussen Rotunda from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Following the 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 their tickets.
Limited additional tickets may be available upon request by emailing the Office of Marketing & Communications. Please include the total number of tickets needed and your Puget Sound student ID number. Graduates and their families will be notified by email when additional tickets become available.
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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. Department and program receptions will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks.
Academic Convocation
A celebration of student achievement will take place on Saturday, May 4, 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 5, 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 Reception
Join the Class of 2024 and their guests at this reception immediately following the Commencement Ceremony on the Event Lawn. Enjoy refreshments as we say "farewell and good luck" to our graduates and families.
Stay tuned for information on additional weekend events!
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| This year’s Grad Fair will be
Wednesday, March 6 & Tuesday, March 19, from 11 a.m.–3 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, submit a pronunciation card, and much more! A Grad Fair invite will be emailed to grads in February.
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Graduates are required to wear a black cap and gown over their regular attire to participate in the Commencement Ceremony. Cap, gowns, and announcements will be available to order through our regalia partner, Oak Hall, beginning in mid-February. All orders submitted to Oak Hall will be shipped directly to students. A link to order caps and gowns will be emailed to students in the coming weeks. Please note that honor cords will be distributed by individual departments.
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Please find a 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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Did you graduate in December? All December graduates are invited to participate in the May 2024 Commencement events! Please update your contact information via this form or contact Alumni and Parent Relations with any change in their email and/or mailing address so they 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. Please use these resources to prepare for life after Commencement and connect with members of the Logger community.
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