There are no tickets required for this event. Alaska Airlines arena seats 7,000 people so we have plenty of room for all guests of Biology graduates 

If you wish to park on campus, parking permits will be required for this event. Students can purchase these permits for themselves and their guests through the Commencement Registration/Order Form, May 1st to May 19, 2024. Day of parking will be available in lots E1 and E18 for $19.50. 

Alaska Airlines Arena has a clear bag policy. Balloons, artificial noise makers, and confetti poppers are not allowed. Strollers can be parked at a corral near the NW entrance of the arena. Stoller parking is not attended.

We will not have a livestream available of our graduation. We will record the ceremony and post it to this website when available. 

UW Biology is committed to providing universal access to all of of our events. For disability accommodations, please contact instructional services (bio-ins-svcs@uw.edu) as soon as possible and no later than Friday, May 17th. 

All entrances at Alaska Airlines Arena are ADA accessible. There are approximately 100 ADA seats throughout the venue. Assistive listening devices are available at no charge at the table near section 11/12.

 The Hec Edmunson customer service team will be available on the day of the event to assist guests with accessibility. It will be helpful for us to receive requests for accessibility early to ensure that our event is welcoming and accessible for all attendees. 

Please direct any inquiries to bio-ins-svcs@uw.edu