University of Washington Tacoma

Alumni has a nice ring to it. 💜✨

The wait is almost over. 🎓 Tomorrow's the big day, Tacoma Huskies!

The University of Washington Tacoma will celebrate the Class of 2026 at our 36th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 10 a.m. Pacific at the Tacoma Dome.

📺 Can't attend in person? Join the livestream on YouTube: tacoma.uw.edu/commencement/livestream

This year, graduates will receive more than 1,600 degrees and join a Tacoma Husky alumni network that now exceeds 35,000 graduates. Poetic for our 35th year as a campus community, no? 💜

Before we kick off the festivities, take a moment to meet some of the remarkable members of the Class of 2026.

From overcoming obstacles and chasing lifelong dreams to changing their communities for the better, these graduates represent the same unwavering spirit of hard work and resilience that put Grit City on the map.

Read their stories: tacoma.uw.edu/news/celebrating-uw-tacoma-class-of-2026

Congratulations to our newest class of Tacoma Husky graduates. Tomorrow, we've got a date at the Dome. 😎 See you there!

Tomorrow, we have a date at the Dome with the Class of 2026. 🎓💜💛

Let’s treat the comments section like a yearbook page, Tacoma Huskies — and we just handed you a fresh Sharpie. ✍️

Send off our graduates with good vibes and leave a message for them in the comments below. 👇

The University of Washington has selected Maslow's Campus Communities as the development partner for UW Tacoma's student housing and dining development project, marking a significant step in bringing long-awaited amenities to the campus community. 🍽️🏠💜

The selection follows a competitive request for qualifications and proposals process that attracted multiple teams interested in partnering with the university on the first major project to move forward under the campus master plan.

Planned as a public-private partnership and scheduled to open in late 2029, the project will add housing for nearly 500 additional students to live on campus and include UW Tacoma’s first traditional dining hall, offering healthy, flexible meal options and a welcoming space for students to gather and connect.

More details and a word from Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange: tacoma.uw.edu/news/uw-tacoma-selects-maslows-campus-communities-development-partner-campus-student-housing-and

Graduation season has arrived at the Tacoma Dome, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the Class of 2026. Over the next three weeks, more than 8,000 graduates will cross the stage during 22 ceremonies, surrounded by over 70,000 family members, friends, and supporters cheering them on.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬:

🚗 | Arrive early! Allow ample time for parking, security screening, and entry, so you don't miss a moment of this special occasion.

👜 | Bags may only be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, sized 12 "x6" x12" or smaller; small clutch purses are okay if sized 4.5 "x6.5" or smaller; one-gallon plastic storage bags are okay.

🔐 | Lockers are available for rent outside the venue for $10-$15 (card only, no cash).

♿ | Guests needing ADA accommodations may use any entrance, with the Lower NW Entrance recommended for easiest access. ADA parking and seating are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, and early arrival is encouraged for the best availability.

📸 | Make sure to take advantage of our photo op near the Tacoma Dome Box Office after your ceremony.

For more information, please visit your school's graduation page at tacomadome.org/events.
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10/10 places on campus to catch a vibe 💯💜💛✨

One degree closer to their dreams. 🎓

On this campus, we're big fans of our first-generation Tacoma Huskies — the change makers, go-getters and visionary students first in their families to earn a college degree.

When they make up more than half of our student body, the only option is to hype them up like there's no tomorrow. And last week, we did exactly that. 🎊

Together, we celebrated the Class of 2026 in style, honoring the accomplishments of our first-gen graduates with a stole to represent every hurdle, every all nighter and every new experience to navigate without a roadmap.

Between loved ones, family members, advocates and support systems of every kind, it was a packed house for our first-generation grads, and we couldn't be prouder of all they've achieved. 💜

Great to spend time with University of Washington Tacoma Sports Enterprise Management students at the Tacoma Rainiers game. ⚾💜

As a founding advisory board member for the program, it’s always meaningful to connect with students and hear their ideas during conversations like this. These kinds of experiences — learning, connecting, and building relationships outside the classroom — matter.

This is what strong higher education and workforce pathways look like, and it’s work I’ll continue to support in Olympia.