Current Students
Graduation ceremonies
There are several graduation ceremonies at the culmination of our degree programs:
| Program | Event type | Quarter held |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Pinning ceremony | Winter |
| All Seattle nursing programs | Convocation & Awards Ceremony | Spring |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Pinning ceremony | Spring |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) – Autumn start | Pinning ceremony | Summer |
| Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) – Spring start | Pinning ceremony | Spring |
Pinning Ceremonies
To mark the end of a program, we are offering informal pinning ceremonies for our ABSN, BSN, and DNP programs. Details will be sent to students in the final quarter of their program.
Convocation & Awards Ceremony
Convocation is held annually in June.
Convocation information will be sent to the student e-mail listservs and posted on the nursing student website in April. Follow the posted instructions to RSVP to participate in the ceremony.
- If you finish your program of study before spring quarter and want to participate in Convocation, complete our online survey to provide the best email address for future communication.
UW Commencement
The University-wide graduate ceremony is held on the second Saturday in June, the day following the UW School of Nursing Convocation & Awards ceremony.
- If you want your name included in the program for the University-wide Commencement ceremony in Husky Stadium, review the instructions under “Eligibility to Participate” on the UW Graduation website.