Special events

Convocation
Convocation is a formal academic ceremony to welcome new students to our campus community — and for faculty and staff to celebrate the start of a new academic year.
Read more about convocation
W Day
W Day is an annual celebration of our UW Bothell community with students, faculty, staff and neighbors.
Read more about W Day
Commencement
Every year, we celebrate our graduates on their monumental accomplishments during our graduate hooding and commencement ceremonies.
View the commencement website for more information
Bothell Block Party & BrewFest
The Bothell Block Party & BrewFest is an annual event with breweries, wineries, cider makers, award-winning food trucks and Seattle’s hottest bands.
More details and tickets on the event website
UW Bothell Husky 5K
The UW Bothell Husky 5K is an annual, family-friendly race supporting UW Bothell student scholarships.
More details and registration on the event website
Husky Giving Day
Husky Giving Day is an annual fundraising event. Students come to UW Bothell to change their lives. Donors can help them change the world by making a gift on Husky Giving Day.
More details on the Husky Giving Day website