For UW students graduating between autumn 2023 – summer 2024 with their Physics bachelor’s, professional master’s, or doctoral degrees, we invite you to participate in the Physics Department Graduation Celebration! Submit your RSVP and graduation slide via google form by May 6, 2024.
Cap and gown are optional for the Physics Department Graduation Celebration. You may reserve your cap and gown and also parking to attend the Physics Department Graduation Celebration through the UW Commencement registration form (https://www.washington.edu/graduation/registrationorder-form/) which will be open May 1-19, 2024.
Those who are interested in the campus-wide ceremony at Husky Stadium, please visit the UW Commencement website for schedule details for the stadium event, cap and gown orders (required if you attend the Husky Stadium ceremony), parking, tickets (to the Husky Stadium ceremony), and registration to participate. The campus-wide ceremony at Husky Stadium opens their doors at 12:30pm with the procession at 1:30pm—It is possible for you to attend both the Physics event and this if you choose!
The campus wide ceremony is managed entirely by the Office of Ceremonies. For any questions about the campus wide ceremony, visit their website: https://www.washington.edu/graduation/
For questions about the Physics Department Graduation Celebration, please contact Physics Student Services at physadvs@uw.edu. We will be sending out more information on our event in spring 2024 quarter.
Schedule
Please note slight differences between rooms
ALL STUDENTS AND GUESTS
Doors open 9:30 AM. If you arrive before our event begins, you may locate your seats in the appropriate auditorium (signage will be posted to direct you).
ALL STUDENTS
9:45 AM: Gather for group photo by “the Peanut” before our celebration begins.
PAA 102: All PhD and PMSP students. Undergraduates with last names A-K
9:55 AM: Students and guests are seated in designated room
10:00 AM: Opening remarks by Professor Laurence Yaffe
10:05 AM: Presentation of PhD and PMSP graduates
10:15 AM: Presentation of undergraduate students (A-K)
11:15 AM: Final Congratulations!
PAA 118: Undergraduates with last names L-Z and late-RSVP students of all degree levels
9:55 AM: Students and guests are seated in designated room
10:00 AM: Opening remarks by Professor Boris Blinov
10:05 AM: Presentation of undergraduate students and late-RSVP students of all degree levels
11:15 AM: Final Congratulations!
ALL STUDENTS AND GUESTS
11:15 AM: Please enjoy a casual reception of coffee, juice and pastries in Mark N. McDermott Plaza. The campus-wide Husky Stadium ceremony opens doors at 12.30 PM with the procession at 1:30 PM for those who will participate.