The Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering annually holds a ceremony to celebrate graduates from across our academic programs and recognize select students with awards for academic excellence; leadership; innovation; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Graduating students may invite their friends and family; tickets are not required.
2026 Graduation & Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 12
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom, UW Seattle
Agenda
| 9:15 a.m. | Graduating student check-in begins |
| 9:30 a.m. | Doors open for families and friends |
| 10 a.m. | Graduation ceremony + Welcome remarks by HCDE Professor & Chair Julie Kientz + Graduation address, presenter TBD + Recognition of graduates + Presentation of awards |
| 12 p.m. | Conclusion |
Information for Graduating Students
RSVP for the HCDE Graduation Ceremony
The HCDE Graduation RSVP form opens March 31. All HCDE BS, MS, and PhD students graduating Autumn 2025 through Summer 2026 should complete the form by April 17 to:
- Confirm participation in the ceremony
- Indicate how their name should appear in the printed program
- Be eligible for departmental awards