Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

Spring Convocation

 

Thursday, June 13, 2013

7:00-9:00pm


Center for Spiritual Living
5801 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, Washington
98115

Reception following

Register online by May 31, 2013 at:

http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/stuserve_b.shtml


Jackson School Convocation

EVENT INFORMATION
 

      Watch for June Updates:    Detailed Instructions for Participants
                                                     Parking Information


The Jackson School Convocation will be held Thursday, June 13th at 7:00 pm at the Center for Spiritual Living at 5801 Sand Point Way NE, near Seattle's Magnuson Park.

*This event is entirely separate from the UW Commencement ceremony, to be held on Saturday, June 15, at Husky Stadium. For information on UW Commencement, go to the website at: http://www.uwgraduation.com.


Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students who completed their degrees in Autumn 2012 or Winter 2013, or who applied to graduate in Spring or Summer 2013, are eligible to participate in the ceremony.

Signing up for Convocation

Eligible undergraduate and graduate Jackson School students may register for convocation online at http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/stuserve_b.shtml no later than May 31, 2013.

Important information for Convocation attendees

Convocation begins promptly at 7:00pm. Graduating students should arrive early for check-in and must be in their seats (according to program) by 6:45pm.

Student and Guest seating sections will be clearly marked with signs. Students will be seated together in the front rows. Guests are free to sit in any “Guest” section.

A name card will be prepared for you. Be sure to pick it up when you enter the Center.

If you register online for Convocation, we assume that you plan to attend. If you must cancel, please contact the Student Services (543-6001 or jsisadv@u.washington.edu) as soon as possible, but no later than 12:00 pm on the day of Convocation. THANK YOU!

Attire

The same Cap & Gown suggested for the UW Commencement is also the suggested attire for the Jackson School Convocation. It can be purchased or rented here: http://www.washington.edu/graduation/cap-and-gown

Masters students: If you choose to wear a cap and gown, a white Master's Hood is also suggested.

If students do not plan to wear cap and gown, business attire is recommended.

Photos

Your friends and family are welcome to use video cameras at the JSIS Ceremony and take photos as each graduate crosses the stage and shakes hands with the Director, but may not block aisles or view of the stage while doing so.

Diplomas

Three or four months after you graduate your diploma will be sent to the permanent address on record in MyUW at the time of graduation. The name on the diploma will appear as it does on the MyUW Web site. To change your address or the spelling/appearance of your name on your diploma, refer to the information on the Office of the Registrar's website.

Directions and Parking information

Parking on the Center grounds is limited to about 400, with priority given to those with assisted mobility.  Parking also will be available at the National Archives facility adjacent to the Center (6125 Sand Point Way NE, immediately north of CSL). Additional parking options and public transit suggestions will be publicized closer to the date of the event. 

REMEMBER: The JSIS Convocation Ceremony (June 13) is SEPARATE from the University Commencement (June 15).  For more information on parking, cap-and-gown, etc., for June 15th, check the UW Commencement website.

Disability Accommodations

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations for a graduating student or guest, please identify in the appropriate place on the registration form or inform the Office of Student Services when you register and specify the type of disability accommodation needed.

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Office of Student Services
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
111 Thomson Hall
(206) 543-6001

jsisadv@u.washington.edu

Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

 

 

Jackson School Advising
University of Washington
111 Thomson Hall
Box 353650
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-6001 phone
(206) 616-3170 fax
jsisadv@u.washington.edu

James Donnen
Director, Student Services; Undergraduate Adviser for Asian Studies (East Asia), European Studies, and Departmental Honors
jdonnen@uw.edu

Joni Marts
Undergraduate Adviser for European Studies, JSIS minors, and general advising
jmarts@uw.edu

Dr. Linda Iltis
Undergraduate Adviser - Lead for International Studies: General, Comparative Religion, Jewish Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Canadian Studies, & Asian Studies: South Asia & Southeast Asia options
iltis@uw.edu

Paula Milligan
Graduate Program Adviser for all JSIS Master's Programs
milligan@uw.edu

Kelly Voss
Career and internship adviser for JSIS undergraduates, graduates and alumni
kvoss@uw.edu

Robyn Davis
Fellowships Coordinator
rldavis@uw.edu