When should I apply for graduation?

It is recommended that you apply to graduate at least two quarters in advance of your planned graduation date. The University of Washington has a special registration category, Graduating Senior Priority (GSP), which allows seniors whose graduation applications are already on file to register on the first day of the registration period for two quarters. 

The latest that students can apply to graduate for a specific quarter is the third Friday of the quarter in which they plan to graduate.

To submit your application, please contact the chemistry advisers at chemadv@uw.edu.
We also ask that you please take a few minutes to fill out the Department of Chemistry Exit Survey

It's time to celebrate
the Class of 2026!

Please join us for the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduation and Awards Recognition Celebration.

Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 PM
Location:Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Students RSVP here by MAY 25

Students in graduation gowns with stoles and cords

A gold mylar star shaped balloon with the text "The World is Waiting"

GUESTS & TICKETS

Family and friends are welcome; no tickets required. Members of the Class of 2026 who would like to participate in the ceremony must RSVP via the above link.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

If you are interested in presenting a commencement speech, please submit a draft of your planned speech by Friday, April 24, 2026 for consideration. Two graduating students will be selected to give brief (~5 minute) remarks at our celebration.

QUESTIONS

Please send questions to chemadv@uw.edu.

GETTING TO CAMPUS

Directions and Parking:

Students and guests will need to arrange for their own transportation and parking. Please see the UW Transportation Services website and UW Commencement's Parking page for more information.
Campus parking permits, including disability parking permits, may be purchased in advance. E17 is the parking lot closest to Alaska Airlines Arena. On the day of the event, present the parking permit to the attendant, who will direct you to the closest available parking spot. Be sure to leave the parking permit face up on your dashboard.
If it is an option for you, we encourage you to take public transit.
Accessible parking information: for additional questions/accommodations, contact the Transportation Services Events Office via email or at 206.616.8710.
Campus map with accessible routes
Additional accessible information for Alaska Airlines Arena

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.

For general accessibility accommodation requests: contact the Disability Services Office via email or at 206.543.6450, 206.543.6452 (TTY), preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.
For interpreting, captioning, amplification services, and TTYs: contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services via email or at 206.543.1415, 206.543.6452 (TTY), preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event.

Graduation Information