Fall 2024 Commencement
Alaska Airlines Center, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. 

Know the Steps to Participate

1.  Apply for graduation

A graduation application must be submitted to participate in the commencement ceremonies. For application steps, visit the Registrar's Office/Degree Services. Remember these deadlines: 

• November 8, 2024 - Deadline to apply for fall graduation and be recognized in the commencement program. 
• December 6, 2024 - Deadline to apply for fall graduation and participate in the fall commencement ceremony. 

2. RSVP for the ceremony

An RSVP is required for all participating graduates. The RSVP link will open on this page beginning of October. See our How to Participate page for more information about the ceremony. The deadline to RSVP is Dec. 6. 

3.  Visit the Seawolf Store in person to purchase your cap, gown and tassel. Online ordering will open beginning of October.

A hood is also required for master's and doctoral degree candidates. Remember these deadlines: 

• December 10, 2024 - Last day to purchase regalia online to receive by mail
• December 15, 2024 - Last day to purchase regalia in person at the Seawolf Store (limited sizes available the day of commencement)

Guests

December ceremonies have general admission seating. Guest tickets or advance reservations are not required (graduates can invite an unlimited number of guests). 

Student Speaker

Interested in being the student commencement speaker? The deadline to apply is Sunday, Oct. 6 by 11:59 p.m.  

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.

Attend the Fall Career Fair

Explore career pathways and seek jobs and internships at the Fall Career Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Union. Visit UAA Career Services to polish your resume, build connections and pick up new/gently used professional attire to help you transition successfully and confidently after graduation. 

Celebrate & Share Online

Congratulations, and we'll see you Sunday, Dec. 15!

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 beginning of January 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:

1. Your transcript will show your degree information. You may access your unofficial transcript and order official transcripts in UAOnline: alaska.edu/uaonline.
2. 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.