{"id":6606,"date":"2024-04-08T09:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/?page_id=6606"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:41:31","slug":"pasifik-graduation-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/graduation-celebrations\/pasifik-graduation-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Pasifik Graduation Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Pasifik Graduation Celebration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Graduation Celebration Committee and ASUW Pacific Islander Student Commission along with its partners is proud to announce the 22nd Annual Pasifik Graduation Celebration! We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of Pacific Islander graduates and peers with their family, friends, and community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><center><strong>2026 Pasifik Graduation Celebration<\/strong><\/center><center><strong>Thursday, June 11, 2026<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. The graduation celebration includes a stole, music, student and keynote speakers and a slideshow. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About the Pasifik Graduation Celebration<\/h2>\n<p>The Pasifik Graduation Celebration was created by students in partnership with the ASUW Pacific Islander Student Commission and its constituents and with support from the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity.<\/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\">When and where is the 2026 Annual Pasifik 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>This year it will be held on Thursday, June 11 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\">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 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\">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 or Padelford parking garage, visit here for more <a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\/visitor\">visitor parking information.<\/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 early do I need to check-in for the Pasifik 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.<\/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, but there is limited seating so sign up as soon as possible.<\/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\">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>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 href=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\">dso@uw.edu<\/a> (email).<\/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\">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>Whatever you are comfortable wearing, including cultural regalia or 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 a 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 celebration gift is from the graduation celebration committee to the participating students who have registered for the 2025 Pasifik Graduation Celebration. You must be present at the celebration to receive the gift.<\/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?<\/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 have limited seating, therefore we encourage you to register as soon as possible. We will keep a waiting list if needed.<\/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><span data-teams=\"true\">The celebration is planned by the ASUW Pacific Islander Student Commission and a committee of students, staff, and faculty.\u00a0<\/span><\/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 Pasifik 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<h3>Special Thanks<\/h3>\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><b>If your questions or concerns have not been addressed after reading the FAQ, feel free to email Kimmy Jones at <a href=\"mailto:kjones67@uw.edu\">kjones67@uw.edu<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pasifik Graduation Celebration The Graduation Celebration Committee and ASUW Pacific Islander Student Commission along with its partners is proud to announce the 22nd Annual Pasifik Graduation Celebration! We are excited to recognize the accomplishments of Pacific Islander graduates and peers with their family, friends, and community. 2026 Pasifik Graduation CelebrationThursday, June 11, 2026 Registration Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. 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