The presentation of the academic hood to master’s degree candidates is a special moment for the candidate and the faculty of their academic program. Each school at the University of Washington Tacoma holds its own hooding ceremony, allowing more time to recognize each degree candidate. Master’s degree candidates are encouraged to attend both their hooding ceremony and the Commencement ceremony.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your hooding ceremony, please contact your school or program advisor.

Hooding ceremonies generally take place during the week leading up to Commencement. Exact dates, times and locations for each ceremony will be posted here in Spring quarter.

Program Date Time Location Contact Information
Milgard School of Business: Master of Science in Accounting TBA TBA TBA

Brian Maina (Accounting Program Specialist)
bkmaina@uw.edu 

Information related to the hooding ceremony will be shared via the MSAcc Program Advising Canvas site.
Milgard School of Business: Master of Business Administration TBA TBA TBA

Lindsey Kealoha (Graduate Advisor)
kealoha3@uw.edu 

Information related to the hooding ceremony will be shared via email by your program advisor.
Milgard School of Business: Master of Science in Business Analytics TBA TBA TBA

Lindsey Kealoha (Graduate Advisor)
kealoha3@uw.edu 

Information related to the hooding ceremony will be shared via email by your program advisor.

School of Education:

  • Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
  • Master of Education for Practicing Educators (non-certified program)
  • Master of Education Teacher Certification Programs
  • Educational Administration MEd Students Only
  • EdS in School Psychology
 TBA TBA TBA

uwted@uw.edu 
(253) 692- 4430

All information related to the 2024 Hooding Ceremony will be shared via email by your program's advisor.

School of Engineering and Technology:

  • Master of Science in Computer Science and Systems
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science and Systems
 TBA TBA TBA setacademics@uw.edu 
(253) 692- 5860

School of Engineering and Technology: 

  • Master of Cybersecurity and Leadership
 TBA TBA TBA setacademics@uw.edu 
(253) 692- 5860
School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership: Master of Nursing TBA TBA TBA

tnursing@uw.edu

Please be on the lookout for emails from tnursing@uw.edu about the hooding ceremony.
School of Social Work & Criminal Justice: Master of Social Work  TBA TBA TBA Ryan Kernan (Social Work Advisor & Academic Specialist)
rkernan@uw.edu 
School of Urban Studies: Master of Arts in Community Planning TBA TBA TBA uwturban@uw.edu
visit their website here