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Commencement
Get ready to celebrate your graduation with loved ones at Seattle University's formal commencement.
Announcement posted Dec 20, 2024
The 2025 Commencement ceremonies will be on Monday, June 16th, at Climate Pledge Arena. The Undergraduate Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. The Graduate Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available in the new year.
Commencement Events
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Undergraduate Ceremony
Monday, June 16, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
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Graduate Ceremony
Monday, June 16, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
Climate Pledge Arena
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Valedictory Address
Each year, we honor one undergraduate and one graduate student with the Archbishop G. Raymond Hunthausen Award for leadership, academic excellence, and faith.
Recipients are invited to give the valedictory address at Commencement—a chance to share their journey, inspire peers, and leave a legacy. Apply or nominate a student on the Redhawk Hub Valedictory Page.