When: Sunday, June 15th, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. An Award Ceremony will take place at 4:45 pm.

Where: The Quad at Seattle University (the event will be outside, under the tents in the space between Bannan and Pigott, the area with the fountain).

What: Enjoy light refreshments while mingling with friends, family, and your favorite Albers professors.

Who: Bring your parents, your significant other, your child, or your best friend. This is your special day; we want you to celebrate with the most important people in your life. Just make sure you RSVP for them. (MAX 8 people)

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Join us in Honoring our Student Awardees!

Every year, Albers recognizes outstanding graduating students with the following awards. The awards are presented at the Grad Celebration.

Spirit of Albers Award

The Spirit of Albers Award is presented to the student who best embodies leadership, enthusiasm, dedication, commitment to service, and compassion towards others. The Spirit of Albers Award is often given to students who stand out as compassionate, enthusiastic leaders. Recipients are nominated by Albers faculty and staff.

Albers Undergraduate Service Award

This undergraduate student embodies the Albers School's mission statement and goes above and beyond in their contributions as students, club members, and/or community members. The Albers Undergraduate Service Award is often given to students whose significant contributions enhance the Albers environment and models our mission of service to others. Recipients are nominated by Albers faculty and staff.

Paul A. Volpe Award

Paul A. Volpe was the founding dean of Albers. This award is presented to a graduating First Time in College (FTIC) student with the highest GPA.

Academic Achievement – Outstanding Transfer

This award recognizes a graduating transfer student with the highest GPA.

Albers Graduate Service Award

The Albers Grad Service award recognizes and honors the graduate student who has demonstrated leadership abilities through service and involvement with the school and community. Recipients are nominated by Albers faculty and staff.

Jerry Viscione Academic Achievement Award

This award recognizes the Albers graduate student with outstanding graduate scholarship.

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What Else

• What if I forgot to RSVP? We strongly encourage you to RSVP for yourself and your guests. We want to make sure we have enough space, food, and drinks for all our guests. If you forgot to RSVP but still want to come, please join us!
• What should I wear? This is not an event for your cap and gown. Many people will be walking over directly after the commencement mass or headed out to dinner afterward. So, wear whatever works best for you, and leave your cap and gown at home.
• What if it rains? We will have several large tents in the Quad that can provide coverage for rain or sun. If we have a severe weather event, we will move the celebration into the Pigott Atrium and Auditorium.
• Where should I park? The Broadway Parking Garage may be closest to the event. But on-street parking is also an option. Capitol Hill parking can be a challenge, so consider walking, taking the bus, light rail, or carpooling. Grab a map of parking facilities here

Seattle University is offering complimentary parking for graduates and their guests during Commencement weekend, beginning Friday, June 13th at 3 p.m. until Monday, June 16th at 9 p.m.

Please note, University Parking regulations remain in effect, parking fees will be charged prior to and after those times. If you are parking on campus outside of this timeframe, plan to pay for parking. Locate parking lots and payment options here: https://www.seattleu.edu/transportation-and-parking-services/visitor-parking/.  

The Broadway Parking Garage may be closest to the event. But on-street parking is also an option. Capitol Hill parking can be a challenge, so consider walking, taking the bus, light rail, or carpooling. Grab a map of parking facilities on the SU website here: https://www.seattleu.edu/transportation-and-parking-services/visitor-parking/

Accessible spaces are found in the Pigott Visitor Lot located adjacent to the university entrance. Additional space is available in the 11th & East Cherry Garage. Authorization to park in university accessible spaces requires vehicles to have both a valid state-issued placard or license plate and a valid university parking permit. To arrange a permit prior to the event, reach out to SU Transportation and Parking Services at 206.296.5990 or parkingservices@seattleu.edu.