Commencement
Commencement 2024
If you’ve graduated during the 2023-24 academic year, this Commencement celebration is for you!
Commencement Ceremony
Join us at ShoWare Center in Kent, WA Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Students: You need to apply for graduation to receive your degree!
- Apply to Graduate: Don't forget to complete the Application for Graduation even if you missed the deadline for this quarter. Applying to graduate is required to get your degree or certificate posted on your transcript.
- Commencement Program: All students who have applied for graduation (Summer 2023 - Summer 2024) and submits a Commencement RSVP by June 3 will appear in the commencement program.
Commencement Checklist
Get Ready!
The checklist will help you be ready for your big day. Start with the RSVP to participate.
Don't forget to apply to graduate and get your cap and gown. Then show up on June
13 at 3:30 p.m. at ShoWare Center ready to walk across the stage!
Your Checklist
Commencement Day
What to expect during Ceremony
Graduates-should arrive at 3:30 p.m. to check in on June 13. The ceremony varies in
time from 2 to 3 hours depending on the number of graduates participating. Commencement
has four basic parts: processional, marching and seating, the address, conferral of
degrees, and the recessional.
INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES
Information for Guests
No tickets required
No tickets but we ask graduates to please RSVP so we know you are coming! Join us at ShoWare Center in Kent. Doors open for guests at 4 p.m. The ceremony will
begin at 5:00pm and end at about 7:00pm. Bring flowers or leis but no balloon allowed
in ShoWare. See parking, suite rental and security information below.
Information for guests
Graduation vs. Commencement
Graduation marks the completion of your degree or certificate requirements, while commencement celebrates those accomplishments and looks toward the future.
Graduation
Commencement
Commencement is the ceremony held each June to honor all of that year’s graduates. Participation in Commencement is not required to receive your degree, certificate, high school diploma or GED.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about graduation, email graduation@highline.edu. For questions about commencement, email commencement@highline.edu.