Summer commencement is postponed until December

In order to conform with Governor Inslee’s directive on limiting large gatherings during Phase II of Washington State’s Safe Start reopening plan, summer commencement is postponed until December. Just as winter commencement was combined with spring, we will do likewise with summer and fall. December commencement is now a virtual event and summer graduates will be invited to attend with further information emailed by August.

We deeply regret the postponement of the in-person celebration of our graduates and your achievements, and we thank you for your understanding, patience, and citizenship during this challenging time that requires all of us to be flexible, creative and responsible in a variety of new ways to defeat this pandemic challenge.

At this point, we are moving forward with planning for summer and fall commencement ceremonies in December, and it is our hope that graduates will be able to join us so that we can properly celebrate your achievements. Visit the Registrar’s Office website for ideas about celebrating your graduation accomplishments this summer and to receive updates on our planning for your commencement ceremony.