College of Social & Behavioral Science

Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 3, 2018 6:30 PM
Jon M. Huntsman Center

Commencement is the University wide opening ceremony where we honor and celebrate the collective achievements of the University's graduating class. This is a large event which usually includes a well-known speaker. You will NOT have your name read at this ceremony. Only candidates from summer 2017, fall 2017, spring 2018, and summer 2018 may attend.

For more information, including graduate line-up, location, and more, please visit the Commencement Ceremony page.

Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony
Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00PM
Jon M. Huntsman Center

Each College across the University holds a separate ceremony to honor the graduating class in their respective disciplines. The College of Social and Behavioral Science Convocation is an event you won't want to miss. At this ceremony you will walk, with students from your major to the arena floor, pick up your diploma cover and have your name read. You are welcome to bring your family and other guests, and there is no need for tickets. Join us as we celebrate your graduation!

Ph.D. and Master's Convocation

Students graduating with their PhD or Master's will have their degrees conferred during the college graduate convocation ceremony in Kingsbury Hall.

Missed the ceremony? Click here or watch below.

Guest Seating: Guest seating at Kingsbury Hall is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests should be seated by 8:45 am. The academic processional will begin promptly at 9:00 am. Ushers will be available to assist with guest seating. Some seating will be reserved for graduation candidates, convocation staff and guests in wheelchairs and their companions. The Recessional will follow in reverse order; however, the Graduates and guests will remain seated until the official party has left the seating area.

Special Seating/Accommodations: Students or guests with disabilities (including individuals in wheelchairs and those who have limited mobility) attending convocation can request special accommodations by contacting Aleta Tew at 801-581-5966 or aleta.tew@csbs.utah.edu. The College requests that guests give reasonable prior notice by April 27, 2018 . We ask that guests arrive early and use the handicapped entrance located on the East side of Kingsbury Hall.

*Note: Requests made the day of convocation cannot be accommodated; prior notice must be given.

Photographs: A professional photographer has been authorized to photograph all graduation candidates. A representative from Island Photography will contact graduates after the ceremony with information on how to purchase the photographs. You are not obligated to purchase these photographs. Family and friends may take pictures as long as they do not disrupt the ceremony. No one is allowed at the front of stage. 

Pre-Register for Pictures

Parking: Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during Convocation and Commencement ceremonies. Families are encouraged to drop off guests who cannot walk long distances at Kingsbury Hall before parking their cars. Graduates and guests are encouraged to park at Rice-Eccles Stadium and ride the free campus shuttle which runs every 15 minutes. The walk from Rice Eccles Stadium to Kingsbury Hall takes about 10 minutes. Campus parking lots may be also be used.

Parking Information

Reception: Graduates, family and friends are invited to a celebratory lunch immediately following the convocation ceremony. This will be held on the lawn across from Kingsbury Hall.

Diplomas: Diplomas are mailed to graduates from the Office of the Registrar within three months of graduation. If your address, phone number, and/or email address change, update your information immediately in the Campus Information System (CIS). The Registrar will use the most recent address listed in CIS when mailing your diploma.

Hooding Instructions: A quick tutorial can be found here.

Student Regalia Information:

Click here to be directed to the University Campus Store.

Undergraduate Convocation

Students graduating with their Baccalaureate degrees will have their degrees conferred during the college undergraduate convocation ceremony in the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Missed the ceremony? Click here or watch below.

 

View Undergraduate Convocation Seating

All graduates are required to wear the appropriate cap and gown during the ceremony. The procession begins promptly at 7:00 P.M.

Information for the Graduates:
Reader Cards: A reader card will be given to you when you are seated in your designated section. Fill out both sides of the card and bring it with you to the reader table. One side is identifying information for the photographer. The other side is to provide your information to the faculty announcing student names as they cross the stage.

Photographs: A commercial photographer, Island Photography, will be present to photograph all candidates. You will be asked to fill out name cards for the photographer, but you are under no obligation to purchase pictures. Family and friends may take additional photographs as desired.

Pre-Register for Pictures

Personal Belongings: Please leave purses, bags, cameras, and personal items with your guests. You will not be returning to the same seat after walking across the stage for the presentation of graduates and awarding of degrees.

Diplomas: Diplomas are mailed to graduates from the Office of the Registrar within three months of graduation. If your address, phone number, and/or email address change, update your information immediately in the Campus Information System (CIS). The Registrar will use the most recent address listed in CIS when mailing your diploma.

Honors at Graduation: You may pick up an honor cord beginning April 15th through the week of graduation. Please bring in a copy of your unofficial transcript to verify your GPA.

Honors at Graduation

Guests: Guest seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Most guests choose to sit in Sections D through J, on the west side of the Huntsman Center. Guests are not allowed to sit in sections designated for graduates. Candidates and guests are requested to remain seated until the entire convocation program is complete.

Special Seating/Accommodations: Students or guests with disabilities (including individuals in wheelchairs and those who have limited mobility) attending convocation can request special accommodations by contacting Aleta Tew at 801-581-5966 or aleta.tew@csbs.utah.edu. The College requests that guests give reasonable prior notice by April 27, 2018. We ask that guests arrive early.

*Note: Requests made the day of convocation cannot be accommodated; prior notice must be given.

Parking: Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during Convocation. Families are encouraged to drop off elderly guests and those who cannot walk long distances in the Jon M. Huntsman Center circle before parking their cars. The closest parking to the Jon M. Huntsman Center is directly south in the LDS Institute lot. Guests may also park in other lots. Ceremony should be 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Parking Information

Student Regalia Information:

Click here to be directed to the University Campus Store.

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Missed convocation? Click here to view the video.