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Grad Fair
There's more to our Grad Fair than just picking up your commencement regalia. Check out some of the shops, sessions, and fun activities we've prepared for you.
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: William W. Philip Hall
Grad Cap Decoration
Let your creativity soar! Personalize your cap to reflect your unique journey. Because after all your hard work, this moment is yours to shine. Make sure to bring your own cap.
Date: May 1, 2025 - June 12, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: UWY 107
Native & Indigenous Graduation Ceremony
Everyone is invited to join us, including family. Regalia encouraged. Programming and catering provided by grants from The Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies (CAIIS).
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: Milgard Hall 110
New Grads & Alumni Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Line Trail
Celebrate all your hard work along with fellow Class of 2025 grads at this casual BBQ on the Prairie Line Trail! Hosted by UW Tacoma Alumni Relations and University of Washington Alumni Association in partnership with Milgard School of Business, School of Education, School of Urban Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, and School of Social Work and Criminal Justice.
What will you find at the BBQ?
- Food! Enjoy a BBQ dinner with hamburgers and hot dogs (including vegetarian options) plus snacks and sides.
- Drinks! Enjoy soft drinks! Alcoholic beverages are an option to purchase separately.
- Fun! Compete in friendly games of cornhole while enjoying the sounds of a DJ.
- Giveaways! Score some swag and get the opportunity to win some cool items – something you can use for your apartment, a fun day out at an experience, or perhaps a gift card
- Photos! Get your professional photos in your cap and gown at the W. Snap a selfie along the Prairie Line Trail and grab one with Airy, the inflatable husky!
UWAA members: Find the UW Tacoma Alumni Council table and show your member card (physical or virtual) for the opportunity to enter for a free alumni license plate. (Not a member yet? Join today!)
Advance registration is required. Registration is free for the first 100 graduating students who register.
$10.00 admission after the first 100 graduating students register and for family and friends to attend. All are welcome to help celebrate you.
Campus Photoshoot
"W" Photo Shoot
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Grab your squad and make a memory!
Wear your cap and gown or your favorite Husky gear and stop by the big W on campus for a professional photo, courtesy of your friends at the UW Alumni Association. (Photos will be emailed after the event.)
Campus Pop-Up Photo Backdrops
Monday, May 19, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025
Commencement backdrops now available in SNOQUALMIE POWERHOUSE & TPS HUSKY COMMONS for you, friends & family to snap selfies.
First-Gen End of Year Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: William W. Philip Hall
Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate our graduating first-generation students.
Student Loan Repayment and Budget Workshop
(Partnership with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Sound Outreach)
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: MAT 214
Prepare your finances for graduation and beyond with this FREE workshop. UW Tacoma’s Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, JaCinda Barnes, and Sound Outreach Financial Counselors will help you learn ways to manage paying off student loans, manage your budget, and manage your credit.
Restaurant Week
May 20 - 24
Show your Husky ID to get special discounts at:
- Indochine Asian Dining Lounge – 1/2 off appetizer for each entree ordered
- Zeek's Pizza – Free breadstick and a cookie sundae with purchase of large pizza and whole salad.
- Da Tiki Hut – One free musubi of choice with any purchase (offer only valid May 20-23)
