UW Commencement

Student Inspections

All students will be visually inspected upon entry to the lining up area. Be prepared to open your gown for visual inspection. No backpacks or alcohol is allowed. We encourage you to not bring other bags or purses as there is no secure location to store them and they are not allowed on the field.

Any items deemed by the University of Washington staff to be inappropriate or possibly disruptive of other guests’ enjoyment are prohibited. Violators are subject to removal from the stadium and to applicable disciplinary action and/or legal action.

Guest Inspections

All bags and purses will be inspected upon entry to Husky Stadium. Packages need to be unwrapped or wrapped in such a way that the contents inside can be seen.

Any items deemed by the University of Washington staff to be inappropriate or possibly disruptive of other guests’ enjoyment are prohibited. Violators are subject to removal from the stadium and to applicable disciplinary action and/or legal action.

Items Allowed at Husky Stadium

Graduates and their guests are encouraged to bring only necessary items to Husky Stadium. All graduates, guests and items are subject to search. In an effort to better communicate and enforce approved and prohibited items, please review the following items allowed into Husky Stadium:

  1. Trained service animals*
  2. Banners and flags (must be handheld – cannot be attached to poles or sticks and cannot obstruct views.)
  3. Binoculars and cameras for still photography
  4. Seat cushions (no zippers or pockets)
  5. Containers (empty or factory-sealed plastic water bottles and thermoses and unopened soft-sided juice boxes and baby bottles)
  6. Medically necessary items, liquids, or food
  7. Strollers
  8. Approved bags
  9. Umbrellas
  10. Single servings of food
  11. Blankets
  12. Necessary personal items (keys, cell phone, etc.)

*Trained service animals are animals that have been trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.

Any item not on the list of approved items will not be allowed into the stadium unless otherwise approved and properly inspected. Special considerations will be made for guests with special medical needs and individuals caring for infants.