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University of Washington Tacoma Friday, June 11, 2010 Welcome graduates, families and friends, to the University of Washington Tacoma Commencement website! On this website you will find information regarding the ceremony, registering for Commencement, purchasing your cap and gown, graduation announcements and other information to assist you as you plan for Commencement. For additional information, please contact tcommenc@uw.edu.
At Commencement, the University of Washington Tacoma community will gather at the Tacoma Dome to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2010. Faculty, wearing their colorful gowns and hoods, begin the processional by forming an honor guard to greet the graduating students. Dressed in their academic apparel, the degree candidates will enter the Dome’s arena to the cheers and clapping of the faculty and over 6,000 assembled guests, family and friends. The processional continues with the seating of the faculty, followed by the Chancellor’s Party and the President’s Party, who sit on the stage. The ceremony begins with the singing of the National Anthem, and continues with opening remarks by Chancellor Spakes and President Emmert, and includes the presentation of the Chancellor's Medal, a student speaker, and a formal address by our Commencement speaker. The conferring of degrees begins with master’s degree candidates, followed by bachelor's degree candidates. The name of each degree candidate is announced by a faculty reader. The candidate crosses the stage and shake hands with the President, Chancellor and the Director or Dean of his or her academic program. Pictures will be taken when shaking hands with the President. Candidates will receive complimentary purple diploma covers bearing the official seal of the university.
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