How do I register for this event?
Graduate names are collected from UW and an email is sent out. There is a link on the Black Grad home page as well. If you have not gotten an email and are a graduating student, email uwblackg@uw.edu.
What if I did not register? Can I still participate?
We do accept walk-in registration but your name will not appear in the program and we may not have a Kente stole or gift for you. Email uwblackg@uw.edu for details.
Can I update my registration information?
You can update your registration up until a certain date for it to show in the program correctly and get a stole. That date is usually when registration closes.
Is this a ticketed event?
No. This year’s event will not be ticketed. It will be live streamed on YouTube. See the home page for details.
How do I enter the venue?
Graduates will enter the venue through the loading dock to the back of the stadium. Due to construction this year, graduates will need to walk around the entire building, towards the IMA (follow red dashes to orange square on image).
Guests will enter through 2 of the north entrance doors (purple squares on image).
Can I bring a bag into the ceremony?
UW Athletics has a clear bag policy. Read more on their website.
What is the dress code for the event?
Graduates are strongly encouraged to wear their graduation regalia (cap/gown) and or cultural attire. Please email the committee if you have any issues with this uwblackg@uw.edu.
What are the details for graduates for the day of the ceremony?
Graduates should have been sent a final email with details a few days prior to the event. See some of the 2024 details on this document.
Where do I get the stole?
You must be registered for and attend the event to receive a stole. Graduates will be gifted a stole at the event in person, that will be presented to them by people chose. Up to 2 people maximum can come on stage to present a stole to a graduate.
If I cannot attend the ceremony, or want it in advance, can I get a stole?
No, stoles are only given out in person at the ceremony as a gift to graduates for participating in the ceremony, not as a graduation gift.
How do I contact the Black Graduation Planning Committee with any questions?
You can contact us via email at: uwblackg@uw.edu. Please allow 48-72 hours for a response.
How can I donate to Black Grad?
You can use the link below. Click the ADD button next to ‘Office Minority Affairs and Diversity Kente Ceremony Fund.’ Then you can select to give once or monthly and how much to give. Then select ‘Add to Basket’ and then select ‘Give Now.’
Will the event have ASL or captioning?
Yes, this year’s event will have both ASL interpreters and Real Time Captioning. The YouTube Livestream will also have Closed Captioning options.