{"id":7263,"date":"2017-04-27T11:49:46","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T11:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=7263"},"modified":"2026-03-25T22:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:20:04","slug":"guest-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/commencement\/guests\/guest-faq","title":{"rendered":"FAQ for Family &amp; Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UW Bothell welcomes family and friends of graduating students to attend Commencement!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the most common questions regarding the Commencement Ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#eligible-to-graduate\">How can I make sure my student is eligible to graduate and is registered for the ceremony?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#receive-announcements\">Where can my student get announcements, class ring, diploma frame, or other items?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#order-cap-and-gown\">How can my student order their cap and gown?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fees\">Are there any other associated fees for Commencement besides cap and gown purchase?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets &amp; Seating <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#guests\">How many guests can my student invite?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#reserve-seating\">Do guests need to reserve seating?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#children\">Do children need tickets?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#accomodations\">What about access and seating for the elderly and those needing accommodations, such as wheelchairs or listening assistance?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commencement Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#view-ceremony-via-web\">Can family and friends unable to attend view the ceremony on the web?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#parking\">Where should I park?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#where-do-I-go\">Where do I go on Commencement Day?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#when-arrive\">When should guests arrive?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#balloons-and-animals\">Can I bring balloons, pets, flowers, etc.?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#food-and-beverages\">Will there be food and beverages available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ceremony-length\">How long is the ceremony?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#find-my-student\">How do I find my student after the ceremony?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligible-to-graduate\"><strong>How can I make sure my student is eligible to graduate and is registered for the ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are unable to release student information, so please check with your graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"receive-announcements\"><strong>Where can my student get announcements, class ring, diploma frame, or other items?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All of the above may be ordered from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/commencement\/grad-shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">licensed vendors<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"order-cap-and-gown\"><strong>How can my student order their cap and gown<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Master and Bachelor students can order caps and gowns through the commencement registration form from <strong>April 8 &#8211; May 15.<\/strong> 足彩app哪个是正规的s will have the option to ship their order directly to them. If the shipping option is not selected, all graduation items may be picked up at <strong>Grad Fair<\/strong> from <strong>May 26 &#8211; 27<\/strong> at the North Creek Events Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees\"><strong>Are there any other associated fees for Commencement besides cap and gown purchase?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. However, optional memorabilia such as diploma frames, stoles, and announcements are an extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets &amp; Seating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guests\"><strong>How many guests can my student invite?\u200b<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>足彩app哪个是正规的s participating in the ceremony may receive up to 8 guest tickets<\/strong>. As a courtesy to others, please do not have your student request more tickets than they can use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets will be ordered through the commencement registration form and will be emailed to the students. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only ticketed guests may enter the stadium; please do not invite guests who do not have tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family and friends may also watch the live webcast of Commencement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reserve-seating\"><strong>Do guests need to reserve seating?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests do not need to reserve seating. Seats are on a first-come, first served basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"children\"><strong>Do children need tickets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket. Children are not permitted in the check in area or on the ceremony floor with graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accomodations\"><strong>What about access and seating for the elderly and those needing accommodations, such as wheelchairs or listening assistance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>足彩app哪个是正规的s should request accommodated tickets for their guests requiring extra time to access their seats, have mobility issues or accommodations or need assistive listening devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ushers will help guide guests to accessible seating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistive listening devices will be available. Pick-up location is on the concourse near the main doors between section 11-12.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commencement Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"view-ceremony-via-web\"><strong>Can family and friends unable to attend view the ceremony on the web?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there will be a live webcast of Commencement. To view, visit the UW Bothell Commencement website live stream webpage. Link to livestream will be available on June 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"parking\"><strong>Where should I park?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking and transportation information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/\">UW Transportation Service<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-do-I-go\"><strong>Where do I go on Commencement Day?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests will enter the arena through the main entrance. Graduating students will check in at Dempsey Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-arrive\"><strong>When should guests arrive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Purple Ceremony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00 a.m. \u2013 足彩app哪个是正规的 Check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:00 a.m. \u2013 Doors Open for Guests<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:00 a.m. \u2013 Procession begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Ceremony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2:00 p.m. \u2013 足彩app哪个是正规的 Check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3:00 p.m. \u2013 Doors Open for Guests<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:00 p.m. \u2013 Procession begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"balloons-and-animals\"><strong>Can I bring balloons, pets, flowers, etc.?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers are allowed. <strong>Balloons, air horns, noise makers, and animals (other than service animals) are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">not <\/span>allowed into the arena. <\/strong>For a full list of prohibited items and bag policies, please visit Alaska Airlines Arena&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/gohuskies.com\/sports\/2020\/2\/12\/clear-bag-policy.aspx\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information can also be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/commencement\/guests\/security\" id=\"16778\">security information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-and-beverages\"><strong>Will there be food and beverages available? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a limited number of concessions will be open.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ceremony-length\"><strong>How long is the ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的 ceremony is expected to be about 2 hours long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-my-student\"><strong>How do I find my student after the ceremony?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please have prearranged plans to meet up with your graduate outside the arena. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UW Bothell welcomes family and friends of graduating students to attend Commencement! 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