{"id":6499,"date":"2023-04-25T11:51:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T19:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/?page_id=6499"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:42:13","slug":"undocu-graduation-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/graduation-celebrations\/undocu-graduation-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Undocu Graduation Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Undocu Graduation Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Graduation Celebration Committee and The Purple Group along with its partners is proud to announce the Annual Undocu Graduation Celebration. The event honors the accomplishments and resiliency of Undocu graduating students and their peers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><center><strong>2026 Undocu Graduation Celebration<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. The graduation celebration includes an Undocu Grad stole, music, student and keynote speakers and a slideshow. Registration opening soon!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Undocu Graduation Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Undocu Graduation Celebration was created by students in partnership with Purple Group and its constituents and with support from the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, Leadership Without Borders.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who can participate?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Any UW Seattle campus student (undergraduate or graduate\/doctoral candidate) completing a degree in Spring 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How many guests can I bring?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>There is no priority seating, your family can sit together, on a first come first serve basis. Children, 2 years and older, will require their own seat; children under 2 years of age, may sit in the lap of an adult.\u00a0 Graduating students will be seated\u00a0 at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Where do I park?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Guests are encouraged to park in Central Garage, visit here for more <a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\/visitor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visitor parking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How much does it cost to participate?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Participation is FREE for graduating students and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I register?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Registration opens soon and will close as soon as we reach capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How early do I need to check-in for the Undocu Graduation Celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Check-in time will begin approximately 30 minutes before the event. You must be present at least 30 minutes before the event begins in order to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What if I need accommodations?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider chv chw c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t chx chy w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the appointment at (206) 543-6450 (voice), (206) 543-6452 (TTY), (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or <a class=\"fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\" href=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link dso@uw.edu\">dso@uw.edu<\/a> (email).<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For interpreting, captioning, amplification services, and TTYs, contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 206-543-1415 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), or <a href=\"mailto:dhhreq@uw.edu\">dhhreq@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I submit my picture for the Graduation presentation?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The picture submission is included in the main RSVP form. Link coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What do I wear?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>We encourage you to wear your academic regalia (cap &amp; gown) for this event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I get an sash\/stole?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The stole\/sash is a gift from the graduation celebration committee to the participating students who have registered for the 2025 Undocu Graduation Celebration, you must be present the day of the celebration to receive it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What happens if I don\u2019t register in time? Is there a waiting list?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>We will keep a waiting list however we cannot guarantee you will get an open seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who plans the celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The celebration is planned by the Purple Group graduation committee made up of students, faculty, and staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I attend the Undocu Graduation Celebration AND my own school\u2019s graduation?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Absolutely, As long as it is not happening at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Special Thanks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UW Alumni Association<\/p>\n<p>UW Alumni Association Multicultural Alumni Partnership<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ecc@uw.edu\">Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Leadership Without Borders<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your questions or concerns have not been addressed after reading the FAQ, feel free to email Hugo Garcia Villa at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:hugogv@uw.edu\"><strong>hugogv@uw.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undocu Graduation Celebration The Graduation Celebration Committee and The Purple Group along with its partners is proud to announce the Annual Undocu Graduation Celebration. The event honors the accomplishments and resiliency of Undocu graduating students and their peers. 2026 Undocu Graduation Celebration Registration Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. The graduation celebration includes an Undocu Grad stole, music, student and keynote speakers and a slideshow. Registration opening soon! 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