Grad Kickoff


Grad Kickoff is an important event that no graduate should miss. It provides a single setting for graduating students to get everything they will need for graduation and commencement.

At Grad Kickoff, graduates will be able to pick up their cap and gown, diploma frames, and other Commencement memorabilia, as well as order class rings, graduation announcements, and take graduate portraits. University staff members will be available to answer any questions about Commencement.

You may order your commencement-related items in advance of Grad Kickoff and request pickup at any of the three sites (see below). This is done online at: www.wildcatshop.net. You may also have your items shipped if you are not able to attend a Grad Kickoff in-person.

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Please see the information below for Grad Kickoff dates, times, and locations.

- Ellensburg Des Moines Campus Lynnwood Campus
Date April 14 & 15 April 22 April 21
Time 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location SURC Ballroom Higher Education Center Snoqualmie Hall

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