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 56³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell Husky 5K
The 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell Husky 5K is an annual, family-friendly race supporting 56³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell to change their lives. Donors can help them change the world by making a gift on Husky Giving Day.