JSIS Convocation Planning

Each year the Jackson School celebrates its graduating students with a Spring Convocation ceremony.

Jackson School Convocation Details

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Location: Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom 211, UW Seattle
Time*:  8:00 am – 11:30 am

Livestream link to be posted here by June 9.

*Notes on timing:
8:00 am – 8:15 am: students check in at registration table
8:45 am – all attendees must be seated
9:00 am – event begins

Graduates

Jackson School Spring Convocation is our departmental graduation ceremony, honoring the achievement of our students. We invite all students who have graduated, applied to graduate, or will apply to graduate for the following quarters:

  •   Autumn 2024 
  •   Winter 2025
  •   Spring 2025
  •   Summer 2025

Undergraduate* – apply to graduate in spring quarter by Friday, April 18, 2025.

Master’s* – submit your master’s degree request for spring quarter graduation by June 13, 2025.

Doctoral* – submit your dissertation to the graduate school for spring quarter graduation by June 13, 2025.

*NOTE: Only students who have applied to graduate by Friday, April 11 will have their names included in the UW Commencement Program. See the UW Commencement website for more information.

Please register by April 18 via the RSVP link emailed to Jackson School students if you would like to participate in Convocation.

Attire

The same Cap & Gown suggested for the UW Commencement is also the suggested attire for the Jackson School Convocation. It can be purchased or rented here: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/cap-gown/.

Master’s students: If you choose to wear a cap and gown, a white Master’s Hood is also suggested. Learn more about graduation colors here: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/graduation-colors/

Ph.D. students: For Doctor of Philosophy, the purple doctoral robes, tam, gold tassel, and Ph.D. hood should be worn. Doctoral attire can be purchased or rented here: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/cap-gown/.

Directions and Parking

The JSIS Convocation Ceremony (June 14) is separate from the University Commencement. Campus parking might be unavailable on June 14, we recommend arriving by public transportation. 

Please allow sufficient additional time for parking, and walking, (where necessary) – traffic can be very congested on the day of graduation events. We recommend students arrive by 8:15 am. For more information on campus-wide parking availability on June 14 please visit the UW Commencement Parking website. 

International Travel

Please consult International Student Services (ISS) resources for inviting guests to Convocation who live outside of the U.S.

Health and Safety Precautions

Follow the UW Commencement’s Respiratory Virus Prevention Practices:

  • Stay home if sick. Monitor your symptoms and refer to the University’s Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms.
  • Testing before attending the event is recommended as many people will be coming together from many different communities. Testing before gathering with others can help prevent spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses.
  • Practice good hand hygiene. Wash or sanitize your hands at key times. Handwashing facilities and sanitizing stations will be located throughout the stadium.
  • Face coverings are recommended. Bring a face covering in case you need or want one. Limited supplies of face coverings will be available at the event.
    • Face coverings are strongly recommended indoors, especially for those who are  higher risk for severe illness or those who have high risk household members. Face coverings are also recommended for these individuals in outdoor crowded settings.
    • Follow posted building signage regarding face covering use.
  • Stay up-to-date on immunizations recommended for you.
  • Respect the personal space of others.  Practice physical distancing based on your comfort level and respect the physical distance others wish to maintain.
  • Virtual viewing options are available for those who are unable to attend the event in-person.

Balloons

Your friends and family are welcome to bring balloons but may be asked to store them in the back of the HUB Ballroom during the ceremony to avoid blocking others’ view of the stage.

Photos

Your friends and family are welcome to use video cameras at the Jackson School Ceremony and take photos as each graduate crosses the stage and shakes hands with the Director but may not block aisles or view of the stage while doing so.

Want to share your Convocation photos on social media like Instagram, Facebook, and X? Just tag your photos with #JSISgrad.

Diplomas

Three to four months after you graduate, your official diploma will be sent to the permanent address on record in MyUW at the time of graduation. The name on the diploma will appear as it does on the MyUW Web site. To change your address or the spelling/appearance of your name on your diploma, refer to the information on the Office of the Registrar’s website.

Contact Us

Office of Academic Services
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
111 Thomson Hall
(206) 543-6001 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm