Advancement & External Relations

Special events

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Convocation

Convocation is a formal academic ceremony to welcome new students to our campus community and for faculty and staff to gather and celebrate the start of another school year!

Read more about convocation.

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W Day

W Day is an annual celebration of our UW Bothell community with students, faculty, staff and neighbors!

Read more about W Day.

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Commencement

Every year, we celebrate our graduates on their monumental accomplishments during our graduation ceremony!

View the commencement website for more information.

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Bothell Block Party & Brewfest

The Bothell Block Party & Brewfest is an annual event with over 40 breweries, wineries, and ciders, award-winning food trucks, Seattle's hottest bands.

More details and tickets on the event website.

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UW Bothell Husky 5K

The UW Bothell Husky 5K is an annual, family-friendly race supporting UW Bothell student scholarships.

More details and registration on the event website.

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Husky Giving Day

Husky Giving Day is an annual fundraising event. Students come to UW Bothell to change their lives. Donors can help them change the world by making a gift on Husky Giving Day.

Read more Husky Giving Day.