UW Tacoma Staff members are the unsung heroes of Commencement! The important contribution and pivotal roles of each staff member is what makes this special day successful. The ceremony will not run smoothly without the exemplary work of each staff member.

Staff arrival time will vary depending on assignment. Registration for assignments will open in April.

 

Staff FAQs

When do I arrive?

Arrival time will vary depending on your assignment. Please connect with your Staff Lead for more information.

Where do I park?

Expect traffic to be heavy and parking to be limited and plan your commute accordingly. You are encouraged to take public transportation. If you need a parking pass due to special circumstances, please contact tcommenc@uw.edu

Where do I enter?

When you arrive at the Tacoma Dome, please enter through the 24-hour security entrance off of parking lot H and check-in (parking map with dome entrances).

Staff & Faculty Locker Room

Once you are checked-in, head straight to the Faculty & Staff Locker room to drop off or change into your regalia. There will be signs directing you to where the locker room is.  

What to wear?

Wear something comfortable as you will most likely be moving, walking, and running around! However, do keep in mind you are representing UW Tacoma.  Also, please remember that it is warm inside the Dome, but may be chilly outside. We also encourage that you wear your name tag. We will also be providing purple vests for you to wear as this helps students and guests identify our staff members.

How long is the ceremony?

We expect the ceremony to last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Information Session

Staff and Faculty Commencement Info Session

An information session to review roles and answer questions will be held about two weeks before the ceremony.

The meeting will be recorded and shared to staff and faculty who cannot make it.