Graduation & Commencement
Everett Community College
2024 Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 4pm
Angel of the Winds Arena
2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201
RSVP for EvCC's Annual Graduation Celebration Here!
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Step by Step: How to Graduate!
- Complete the Graduation Application Process with Enrollment Services.
- RSVP to participate in the ceremony by May 13, 2024. This is how you will receive instructions for the Graduation Ceremony.
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Purchase your cap and gown (required) from the EvCC Bookstore, online or in-person in PSU 260 beginning April 8, 2024.
After the order deadline of May 8, 2024 supplies will be limited and specific sizes may not be available. -
Invite your guests to attend!
No tickets are required to attend the ceremony as this is an unticketed event. Graduates are required to RSVP to participate. -
Arrive at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3pm with your cap and gown and graduate!
Further instructions, updates, and information will be sent closer to the celebration to the email you entered at the time of RSVP.
Information for Graduates
Are you planning to graduate? Whether you plan to participate in the annual ceremony or not, you will need to apply for your degree or certificate. For more information see the Graduation Application process page.
For More Information:
Check out the Graduation FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions! This page is continuously updated with the most current information available.
Have more questions? Please contact the appropriate department below for more information:
- About your eligibility to graduate, please make an appointment with your program advisor. You can find your assigned advisor in your ctcLink account. If you have not been assigned one, please reach out to our Advising Center.
- About applying for your degree or certificate, please contact Sydnie Tran at 425-388-9221 in Enrollment Services.
- About the Commencement Ceremony or RSVPing, please contact Student LIFE at 425-388-9561, or email studentlife@everettcc.edu.
- More information on the Graduation FAQs page
RSVP for the Commencement Ceremony
The RSVP deadline is May 13, 2024. This is how you will receive instructions for the Graduation Ceremony.
Student Graduation Speaker & Performer
The Graduation Committee was looking for a 2024 graduate to represent the class of 2024 as the Student Speaker and an EvCC student to perform the National Anthem during the ceremony. Nominations were due: Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Purchasing Your Cap & Gown
Starting in Spring Quarter, April 8, 2024 you can purchase your required cap, gown and tassel at the EvCC Bookstore, PSU 260. Graduates keep all items (cap, gown, tassel and honor cord). After the order deadline of May 8, 2024 supplies will be limited and specific sizes may not be available.
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Cap, Gown, & Tassel: $41 + tax (required).
Cap: $7, Gown: $29, Tassel: $5 + tax - Extra Tassel: $5 + tax (optional).
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Honor Cords: $15.00 + tax (optional).
You must present a current transcript of your GPA at the time of the honor cords purchase. Distinction is based on your Winter quarter GPA.
Please contact your program or organization for information about additional optional program specific cords & stoles (ie Veterans Center, Phi Theta Kappa, TRiO, ORCA etc). See also “Regalia: Caps, Gowns, Tassels, Honor Cords, & Stoles” on the FAQ’s page for more information. - Cap & Gown Scholarships*: Cap & Gown Scholarships are available beginning in Spring. See if you qualify for campus scholarships.
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Donated Gowns*: Student LIFE has a limited supply of donated gowns in limited sizes. For more information please contact Lindsay Hudson at lhudson@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9508.
*while funds and/or supplies last.
More answers to FAQs here.
Guest Tickets
Tickets are not required to attend the ceremony. This is an unticketed event. Graduates are required to RSVP to participate.
More answers to FAQs here.
When & Where to Show Up
Graduates need to arrive in their cap & gown at 3pm to the Angel of the Winds Arena, entering through the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center doors only, then proceed to the Graduate Check-In and follow directions regarding the ceremony.
The Edward D. Hansen Conference Center graduate only entrance is located on Hewitt and Lombard, across the street from Brooklyn Brothers Pizza.
Your required cap and gown are your admission into the commencement ceremony. Please do not bring valuables (purses, bags, etc.) to the arena as there will be no secure place to leave these items.
For graduates who indicated they would like an accommodation based on disability at RSVP, please contact Paul Arithi, Director of the Center for Disability Services at parithi@everettcc.edu or 425.388.9273.
More answers to FAQs here.
Information for You & Your Guests
Prohibited Items & Clear Bag Policy
The Angel of the Winds Arena prohibits the following items: Non-clear bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, clear bags larger than 12”x16”x12, balloons, outside food and beverage, confetti (including silly string or similar items), noisemakers, air horns, backpacks, oversized bags, bottles, cans, glass, coolers, helmets, chains, spikes, tents, laser pointers, fireworks, weapons, animals or pets (except service animals), and inflatables.
CLEAR BAG POLICY NOW IN EFFECT: Angel Of The Winds Arena reserves the right to inspect any bag, clothing or other articles prior to entry and may prohibit entry or require removal/disposal of any items deemed inappropriate or potentially injurious.
Please leave all unnecessary items in your vehicle or at home and have bags/coats ready for search as you approach the entrance.
If necessary, guests are only permitted to bring: clear plastic or vinyl bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, certain exceptions for medical or diaper bags may be permitted after proper inspection, oversized bags, backpacks, multi-compartment bags, duffle bags and purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are not permitted, Seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are not permitted.
All items/contents in a bag must be clearly visible and identifiable for Security. Items, décor, or pouches may not be used to obscure the visibility of other contents in a bag.
See also, Angel of the Winds Arena “Bag Policy”.
Flowers
Flowers can be pre-ordered via The Commencement Group to be picked up on site at the Arena the day of graduation. Guests are also welcome to bring flowers or gifts for their graduate(s) from another source.
Meet Your Graduates
After the ceremony graduates will exit the building and can find their friends and families outside of the Angel of the Winds Arena. Designating a specific meeting place is recommended.
Directions & Parking
Angel of the WInds Arena is located at 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett WA. Click here for a map & directions.
Graduates must enter the Angel of the Winds Arena through the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center doors only. This graduate only entrance is located on Hewitt and Lombard, across the street from Brooklyn Brothers Pizza.
There are thousands of parking spaces within walking distance of the Angel of the Winds Arena. Parking options include substantial free on-street parking and large public garages. Public garages include: Snohomish County Parking Garage, Volunteers of America Surface Lot, Republic Parking Angel of the Winds Arena Surface Lot, and Everpark Parking Garage.
More answers to FAQs here.
