Graduation
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Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Preparing for Graduation
All University of Utah Undergrad Students must apply in advance for graduation. Submit completed Undergraduate Degree Application(s) to the Registrar’s Office, Graduation Division before corresponding deadline application deadline.
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Graduation Term |
Deadline to Apply |
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Fall Graduation (December) |
June 1 |
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Spring Graduation (May) |
November 1 |
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Summer Graduation (August) |
February 1 |
Regalia is picked up at the Grad Fair, April 1st thru April 3rd, 2009 8:00am to 5:30pm. If you do not preorder regalia at the Grad Fair late order pickup is from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm on May 6th and 7th, 2009. For more information visit the Campus Bookstore.
Graduation Day
University of Utah Commencement
University of Utah commencement and convocation ceremonies are held annually at the conclusion of spring semester. Spring 2009 ceremonies will be held on May 8th for students who are degree candidates for summer 2008, fall 2008, spring 2009 and summer 2009.
Commencement is held at 9:00 a.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. This year's featured speaker is acclaimed author, David McCullough. At the end of the commencement ceremony degrees are conferred en masse by University of Utah President Michael K. Young.
Those unable to attend commencement can watch the broadcast of the ceremony on KUED. This broadcast will also be available online.
In addition to general commencement, each college holds a convocation ceremony, where students are acknowledged individually by degree.
David Eccles School of Business Convocation
6:45 p.m. in the Jon M. Huntsman Center
Graduates will meet in the Emma Eccles Jones Plaza at 6:00 pm for the march to the Huntsman Center. Graduates will follow behind the Utah Pipe Band to pay tribute to the heritage of David Eccles. Dean Jack Brittain will be the only speaker, this will be his final appearance at graduation as dean of the school.
Guest Seating: Tickets are not necessary for the convocation ceremony. There is plenty of room for guests, and they can sit anywhere except the areas roped off for graduate seating and reseating.
Special Seating: Guests in wheelchairs can enter the Huntsman Center from the concourse level and be seated at the top row of the arena. There are cutouts provided in each section for wheelchairs, and adjacent seating is available for the rest of the party.
Photographs: We have made arrangements with a professional photographer to take a color photo as you receive your diploma and a second one standing by the flag. They will send you a proof via email. There is no obligation to buy.
