2026 CSBS CONVOCATION
2026 Convocation & General Commencement Schedule
CSBS Graduate: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Kingsbury Hall
Tickets required. Please email your unid to events@csbs.utah.edu for detail
Graduate Convocation
Livestream GRADUATE CONVOCATION
Program
CSBS Undergraduate: Friday, May 1, 2026 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am | Huntsman Center
No tickets required
General Commencement: Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM MDT | Huntsman Center
Learn more about General Commencement
All students must apply in advance for graduation to receive a degree from the University of Utah. Names in the program reflect those who graduated in Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and those who applied for Spring 2026 by March 1. If you missed that deadline, you may still submit a late application.
- Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 graduates are welcome to walk at convocation. However, their name will be included in the following year’s Spring Convocation program.
Commencement DEADLINES AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
GUEST SEATING & TICKETS
Family and friends of graduates are welcome to attend the CSBS convocation ceremony. It is suggested that all arrive 30 minutes early.
- Guest tickets are required for Graduate Convocation at Kingsbury Hall on April 30. Master’s and PhD candidates must request guest tickets in advance. Graduating students do not need tickets. Please email your unid to events@csbs.utah.edu for more information.
- Tickets are not required to attend Undergraduate Convocation on May 1. Guest seating at the Huntsman Center will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARKING
Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during convocation. Families are encouraged to drop off guests with mobility issues at the front of the building.
Please see details about Parking and Transportation here
READER CARDS
Reader cards are used to announce a graduate’s name during the Convocation Ceremony, and to identify students in photos. Reader cards will be passed out at CSBS Convocation ceremonies. Please give your completed (front and back) reader card to the name reader as you walk to get your picture taken and pick up your diploma cover at convocation. The reader cards will then be given to the photography company taking pictures. Please make sure all information is correct, including checking in with the QR Code on the reader card. You are not required to purchase photos.
DIPLOMAS
Diploma covers will be distributed during convocation. One diploma cover per graduate, please. If you are earning multiple degrees, you are invited to purchase at the bookstore.
Diplomas will be mailed to graduates within three months after graduation. Please make any corrections to your mailing address in CIS to ensure proper delivery. Contact the Graduation Division of the Office of the Registrar (graduation@utah.edu) with questions.
ACCESSIBILITY
- Closed captioning will be available at both convocations. Kingsbury Hall will also provide ASL interpreters near the stage.
- Families are encouraged to drop off guests with limited mobility at the front of the building.
- Security screening will be in place at Kingsbury Hall and the Huntsman Center.
Approved clear bags are allowed. Diaper bags with a small child present and Medical bags are allowed but are subject to inspection. Backpacks, purses, or other handbags are not allowed. Visit the Commencement "Bags/Prohibited Items" page for more information. Visit the FAQ page for more information.
Student Regalia (Cap & Gown) Orders
Student graduation packs (gown, cap, etc.) will be available to purchase through the Campus Store
Sustainability Pledge for Green Cords:
Be the Solution as a College of Social and Behavioral Science student continues beyond graduation, and you can show that commitment by taking the Sustainability Pledge! The Sustainability Pledge asks individuals to consider the impacts their job and lifestyle has on society and the environment and encourages them to improve both of these aspects through individual and collective actions. Those who commit to The Sustainability Pledge and who study with participating colleges may pick up a green cord to wear at commencement and convocation to symbolize their commitment.
Take the Sustainability Pledge
CSBS Internship Cords:
Have you completed one or more internships during your time at the University of Utah? We invite you to fill out our short Internship Survey to be recognized for your experience and claim your internship cord to wear at graduation. This cord celebrates the time, effort, and professional growth you gained through hands-on learning beyond the classroom. Complete the survey to ensure your internship experience is acknowledged as part of your academic journey..
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