Sociology Graduation Celebration 2024: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
We are so happy to welcome our 2024 graduating Sociology majors, their families and friends to the in-person 2024 Sociology Graduation Celebration! Our event will be held indoors on Wednesday evening June 5, 2024 from 7-9pm in the Auditorium at Meany Hall, on the UW Campus.
The program at Meany will include:
- Pre-show with graduating student slides from 6-7pm
- Formal Procession of Faculty and Graduating Students
- Chair’s Welcome
- Department Awards
- Voices of Sociology (video presentation)
- Hooding of Ph.D. students
- Recognition of all Graduates
- Recessional
- Post-event photo opportunities with Professors, Instructors, TAs, and fellow graduates in the Meany Lobby
COVID Recommendations
The Sociology department recommends that all guests be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks will be available for graduates who would like one; audience members who would like to be masked will need to bring their own.
Eligibility
Students who graduated in Autumn 2023, Winter 2024, and students who have graduation applications on file for Spring 2024 and Summer 2024, are eligible to participate.
Academic Apparel
The Sociology Graduation Celebration is a formal event and all graduates are required to wear Caps & Gowns. Students may purchase their academic apparel on the Commencement website starting early May. Even if students are not planning to attend the UW Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 8th, they still need to purchase the academic apparel through the UW Commencement website. We recommend that students place their orders early.
Signing Up to Participate
Registration for the 2024 Sociology Graduation Celebration is separate from the registration for Commencement. All eligible graduates will be emailed a link to the Sociology Graduation Celebration in early May. Stay tuned for specific dates.
Our event is ticketed (there is no charge for tickets) and graduates request tickets when they register for the Sociology event. Guest will NOT be permitted into the Meany Center auditorium without tickets.
Parking
We are aware of at least three (3) Graduation Celebrations taking place on Wednesday, June 5th so we expect parking to be EXTREMELY scarce on that day in the Central Plaza Garage. To make it less challenging (especially if any graduates and/or guests have mobility issues), we strongly recommend that graduates purchase:
- Pre-paid parking permits
When Sociology graduates purchase their Cap & Gown from the Commencement website using the Registration/Order form, they can also purchase pre-paid parking tickets both for Commencement and for the Sociology Celebration. WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO DO THIS!
- Parking app: Pay-by-Phone
If you are willing to take chances, attendees and guests can use the Pay-by-Phone app to pay for parking the day of the event. NOTE: download the app ahead of time—there is no cell service in the Central Plaza garage! The location number for the Central Plaza Garage is 123211. There is no guarantee that there will be tickets available when you arrive at the Central Plaza Garage.
- Public transportation
For public transportation options, check the information on the Commencement website.
Undergraduate Students
In order to receive an undergraduate degree, students need to complete a graduation application with an advisor. Make an appointment by emailing asksoc@uw.edu and fill out an application for graduation with an advisor.
International Students
Do you have guests who are traveling internationally to attend your graduation? See the UW Commencement site here for resources for guests who are flying in from different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
2023 Voices of Sociology
We invite you to watch the latest Voices of Sociology video and learn why sociology matters to some of our graduates.
Graduate Students
To participate in Graduation, contact Susanna Hansson in the Sociology Advising Office.