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Steps to Graduate

Before you are able to graduate, you are required to complete the following procedures. If you have any questions concerning this process, please contact Student Services. Learn about the Convocation ceremony. 

Graduation Applications

If you plan to graduate, you must apply to graduate by following the instructions on the Informatics Resource Site (Canvas). Please run the degree audit via MyUW regularly to ensure that you are making timely progress toward the degree. If there are any discrepancies or questions, contact informatics@uw.edu as soon as you can.

Double Degrees

Students pursuing double degrees will need a minimum of 225 credits to graduate. Double degree students will submit two applications and receive two diplomas. Individual departments handle graduation application differently, so check with your other department to ensure that you are following their departmental application process.

Minors

Minors are included as part of your major degree application but you should run a separate minor degree audit when checking on your academic progress. If requirements for the minor are not met, the major degree will not be awarded.

Changing, Postponing, or Reactivating Graduation

Deadline for re-activating the graduation application is the third Friday of the quarter in which you wish to graduate. Please schedule an appointment with an Informatics Academic Advisor or email informatics@uw.edu if you plan to change, postpone or reactivate your graduation quarter.

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Dean’s List

You must attain a GPA of 3.50 in the final grades with minimum 12 graded credits per quarter. Learn more about the dean’s list.

Baccalaureate Honors

  • Summa Cum Laude is the top 0.5%
  • Magna Cum Laude is the next 3%
  • Cum Laude is the next 6.5%

Departmental Honors

All students enrolled in the Informatics major are eligible to complete Departmental Honors in the program. Learn about the requirements.

UW Diploma

Three or four months after you graduate your diploma will be sent to the permanent address on record in the MyUW website at the time of graduation. The name on the diploma will appear as it does on the MyUW website. Visit the UW Graduation, Commencement, and Diplomas website for more information.

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A graduate smiles as she approaches the stage to receive her degree.

Convocation celebrates iSchool's largest class of graduates

Friday, June 13, 2025
More than 700 graduates crossed the stage to be recognized at the University of Washington Information School’s 2025 Convocation ceremony on June 7 at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.It was the iSchool’s largest class yet, honoring graduates of...
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Student presents their project

Annual iSchool Showcase celebrates student achievements

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Information School gathered on June 4 to celebrate student milestones from the academic year with more than 100 projects on display at the 2025 iSchool Showcase. Students from all five iSchool degree programs had the opportunity to...
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Events

Jun 28
 
3:00-5:00PM

iSchool Alumni Social at ALA Conference 2025

Pennsylvania Convention Center
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7:00-7:45PM

iSchool Read-Alongs Series: July

Online
Aug 5
 
8:30-9:30AM

MSIM Conversation with Professor Sara Sanford - Career Outcomes

Zoom / Online
Aug 7
 
7:00-7:45PM

iSchool Read-Alongs Series: August

Online
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