Degrees & Graduation

What do I Need to Graduate?

Learn more about graduation requirements for:

Apply to Graduate

Your degree is not automatically awarded when you have satisfied the requirements. In order to officially graduate and receive your diploma you must submit a graduation application. Learn More

How Close am I to Graduation?

The Degree Audit Report System (DARS) produces a report reflecting academic progress toward completion of an undergraduate degree in your declared or proposed major. The DARS report, or degree audit, shows how your University of Washington courses, transfer courses, and courses in progress apply toward degree requirements. Learn more and/or request a degree audit.

Commencement Celebration

The University of Washington Tacoma holds one Commencement ceremony each year, at the end of spring quarter. Students who have graduated the previous autumn or winter quarter, along with students who have applied to graduate in spring or summer quarter, are encouraged to participate. Learn More