Commencement 2024
Spring 2024 Commencement
Alaska Airlines Center, Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m.
Know the steps to participate:
1. Apply for graduation
An application for graduation must be submitted prior to walking in the commencement ceremony. For application steps, visit Graduation & Degree Services. Remember these deadlines:
- March 29, 2024 - Deadline to apply for spring graduation and be recognized in the commencement program.
- April 26, 2024 - Deadline to apply for spring graduation and participate in the spring commencement ceremony.
2. RSVP for the Ceremony and Claim Guest Tickets
An RSVP is required for all participating graduates. Click the green button at the top of this page to RSVP. Graduates may now claim up to six guest tickets (revised amount) when they RSVP. Graduate RSVPs and the number of guest tickets claimed will be closely tracked. If additional options become available for guests, we will communicate that information to graduates as soon as possible. Graduates must claim all of their desired tickets when they RSVP as they will not be able to re-enter the system. Tickets are not required for the Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony. For more details about the ceremony, please read our How to Participate section. The deadline to RSVP is April 26.
3. Purchase Regalia and Pick Up Claimed Guest Tickets
Regalia and claimed guest tickets will be available for pick up during Winterfest Grad Fair at the Seawolf Store, March 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and March 2, Noon - 6 p.m., then afterward from noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Grad Fair attendees receive 20% off clothing and gifts, 5% off diploma frames (limited to supplies on hand, some exclusions apply) and more! Graduates must submit an RSVP and claim their guest tickets online before they can pick up their tickets in person.
Cap, gown and tassel are required to participate in commencement. A hood is also required for master's and doctoral degree candidates participating in the hooding and commencement ceremonies.
- April 26, 2024 - Last day to purchase regalia online to receive by mail
- May 5, 2024 - Last day to purchase regalia online and pick up in person at the Seawolf Store (at the kiosk next to the AAC box office)
- May 5, 2024 - Last day to purchase regalia in person at the Seawolf Store (at the kiosk next to the AAC box office)
Student Commencement Speaker
Interested in being the undergraduate student commencement speaker? Submit your application by March 10!
Attend Spring Career Fair
Now is your chance to network and build professional relationships with employers, explore a variety of careers, and secure a job or internship before graduation! Attend Career Services' in-person Spring Career Fair, March 5 (STEM) and March 6 (Business, Health and Liberal Arts), 1-5 p.m. each day in the UAA Student Union. With 100+ registered employers, this is a can't miss opportunity!
Sashes, Stoles and Cords
Stoles or sashes are distributed by affiliated clubs or departments (athletics hands out athletic graduate stoles, ROTC hands out the ROTC stoles, etc.). Military cords are handed out in the auxiliary gym the day of commencement. Institutional Honor Cords for Latin Honors are given to graduating students by the Registrar's Office during check-in/registration.
Viewing the Ceremony Online
The commencement ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live. The event link and digital program will be added to this page. A Facebook login is not required to view the event.
Celebrate & Share Online
Congratulations, and we'll see you Sunday, May 5!
When you RSVP for commencement, you give UAA permission to take photographs or video of you at the event and to use the photographs or video in its print and internet publications and productions, including advertising, signage and promotional materials, and for commercial purposes.
At UAA, we proudly welcome and celebrate the personal customization of traditional academic regalia.
A Message from the Registrar's Office Regarding Diplomas
Graduates, congratulations on your tremendous achievement! You'll be contacted by email toward the end of May with information about picking up your diploma. To ensure receipt of this information, please make sure your preferred email and mailing addresses are current in UAOnline.
As you wait for your diploma, here are two alternate ways to verify your degree:
- Your transcript will show your degree information. You may access your unofficial transcript and order official transcripts in UAOnline: alaska.edu/uaonline.
- The National Student Clearinghouse is the official verification service for employers to verify degrees: nationalstudentclearinghouse.org.
If you have questions, please contact the Registrar's Office at uaa.degrees@alaska.edu or 907-786-1480 (option 5).
Welcome from the Alumni Association
Congratulations Class of 2024! You have worked so hard and achieved so much. While this chapter of your amazing UAA story comes to a close, your next chapter as alumni begins. You will join the proud ranks of UAA alumni — a network of over 70,000 worldwide and growing. So, without further ado and in no particular order, check out the 10 things every new UAA grad should know to fully take advantage of your new status as UAA alumni. Welcome to Seawolf Nation.