SENIOR GRADUATION INFO

Graduation Details

When:  June 16, 2025 @ 4:30PM

Where:  UW Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion

Tickets: There is plenty of seating at Alaska Airlines Arena - tickets will NOT be required to enter the facility.  However, each student will receive tickets as a keepsake memento. 

Seating Information:  Guests will be seated on the right side (south side) of the arena.  ADA seating is available.  Please complete this form if you need ADA seating. (Only LWSD students can access this form so please collaborate with your family.)  One family member sits in an ADA seat, additional members of the group will sit in general seating.

Parking Information:

• Parking will be paid for by individuals (parents, family, etc.) attending graduation– pay by phone parking on the app. Families can park in lot E18 and the cost is $13.50. UWGraduationParkingMap.pdf
• ADA Parking is in the E17 (accessible) and E20 (limited mobility) lots.

Additional Information:  

• Guests can bring personal items into the arena.
• The arena has a clear bag policy.  There will be bag checks at entry.  Clear Bag Policy - University of Washington Athletics
• Families are allowed to bring flowers. NO balloons, firearms, noise makers (cow bell, air horn, etc.), confetti poppers, or alcohol will be allowed in.  
• Guests may bring factory-sealed water bottles or EMPTY reusable water bottles; there are refillable water stations in the concourse. NO other outside food or drink will be allowed inside.  
• The doors to the arena open 1 hour prior to graduation to guests. The arena can fit approximately 7,000 guests. 

 
Student Expectations:

• Arrive wearing their caps & gowns. Graduates must be at the venue by 3:30pm and will enter the Southeast loading dock.

Livestream: The event will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Here is the link to the livestream.  Find ICS at this link to watch live.