Congratulations 2021 Graduates!
In recognition of your amazing accomplishments, the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the 2021 valedictorian, and the outstanding graduates from each program – along with the faculty and staff from throughout the college – would like to wish you a very heartfelt congratulations!
Letter from the Dean
Dear Graduates of the Class of 2021,
This year we celebrate, for the second time, a socially distanced commencement and convocation. Once again, I will miss not being able to shake hands with and personally congratulate every graduate of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Still, I hope that you’ll enjoy the drive-through commencement and convocation and use that time to celebrate this transition from Utah Valley University to a new chapter in your life.
Your personal journey over the last year has no doubt been filled with surprises, challenges, and hopefully, some very rewarding moments. Thanks to your hard work and grit, you have successfully completed your education here at UVU. You know, better than anyone else, the sacrifices you have made along the way. I hope that you have had a rich network of family, friends, faculty, and staff who have supported you throughout your journey. Be sure to thank those who have helped you along the way.
Celebrate. Stay in touch. And most all, congratulations, graduates of 2021!
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Masters Programs
Master of Social Work
You have moved from being a scholar in the MSW program, to now a graduate from an MSW program. It may be intimidating or even scary to move out of your student phase, and into your full-time profressional phase. But, we believe in you, you can do this, and we know you're going to do great things.
We're so proud of you, congratulations graudates. Good luck!
--Elijah Nielson, MSW Program Director
Master of Family Therapy
I am so proud of how you have mastered the difficulties of learning and providing therapy during a pandemic. You have Mastered the content of the program and prevailed against the challenges of 2020, and the challenges of a new program. I hope when you look back on what you’ve accomplished, you feel immense pride.
Congratulations class of 2021!
--Elizabeth Fawcett, MFT Program Director
2021 Convocation Information
We are excited to have you be a part of our graduation ceremonies honoring and celebrating the graduating Class of 2021. We are so proud of our Wolverines! They have shown tenacity, grit, and dedication to academic excellence during a particularly challenging time. For more information about all the convocation and commencement ceremonies happening at UVU, please visit the graduation website.
Graduation Schedule--Friday, May 7, 2021
Please arrive during your assigned time:
Graduate - MFT
- Last Name A - K: 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Last Name L - Z: 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Graduate - MSW
- Last Name A - D: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
- Last Name E - K: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
- Last Name L - R: 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
- Last Name S - Z: 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Undergraduate
- Last Name A - D: 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
- Last Name E - K: 4:50 PM - 5:40 PM
- Last Name L - R: 5:40 PM - 6:30 PM
- Last Name S - Z: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Before the Drive-Thru Ceremony
- Graduates will be emailed an individualized ‘reader card’ listing their name and degree. Please print out the ‘reader card’ and bring it with you to the drive-thru ceremony. This information is needed to announce your name and degree as you walk across the stage.
- Show your Wolverine Pride! Get creative and decorate your vehicle in celebration of your graduation.
- Get your Class of 2021 Grad Party Pack from UVU Alumni! It's filled with decorations, photo props, inspiration to share your achievement, a trip down memory lane, recipes, and more.
- Graduates should arrive wearing graduation regalia (e.g., caps, gowns, tassels, and cords), as there will NOT be a changing area at the event. If you did not purchase regalia during the recent Grad Fest, there will be a last chance order/pick-up in May.
- Please note that non-standard vehicles (i.e.: trailers, buses, RV’s, boats, etc.…) will not be permitted in the area.
- Graduates and guests are required to observe UVU health/safety protocols in place at the time of the event. Anyone who is ill or showing symptoms of sickness must stay home.
During the Drive-Thru Ceremony
- As the vehicles proceed through the parking lot, graduates will be instructed to exit the car to enter a line in preparation for crossing the “stage”.
- When the graduate is ready to cross the “stage”, they will walk up to the “stage”, have their name read aloud (from the reader card they filled out and printed), and take one diploma cover from the table at the “stage”.
- Only graduates may exit the car when receiving their diploma cover and walking across the stage. All other family members and friends must stay inside their vehicle. There will be a designated photo area for group pictures in the west area of the parking lot. There will not be a professional photographer.
After the Drive-Thru Ceremony
- Upon leaving the “stage”, the graduate will get back in their car.
- Graduates and their families are welcome to park in the far west side of the parking lot and take photos in the designated areas
- After leaving the parking lot, all traffic will be directed towards the Library/ Clarke Building for the commencement celebration. You do NOT want to miss the pre-show, ceremony, and fabulous fireworks display! Attendees are encouraged to remain in their vehicles to enjoy the commencement ceremonies.
Driving Instructions
Drivers, please be courteous and kind to everyone on the road, especially pedestrians. Make sure to be attentive to road conditions and drive carefully through the procession of vehicles. Be prepared for stop-and-go traffic. We want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone.
From I-15 NB: Take the University Parkway exit, turn right onto University Parkway (east), turn left (north) onto S 400 West (north, stop light/ Hobby Lobby), turn left onto 800 South, Lots L9/L10 will be on your right shortly after the Melisa Nellesen Autism Center. This entrance will be clearly marked with a balloon arch. Each graduate vehicle will be queued in a procession route to the staging area.
From I-15 SB: Take the Center Street exit, turn left onto Center Street (east), turn right onto S 400 West (south), turn right onto 800 South, Lots L9/L10 will be on your right shortly after the Melisa Nellesen Autism Center. This entrance will be clearly marked with a balloon arch. Each graduate vehicle will be queued in a procession route to the staging area.
To request an accommodation due to a disability for UVU events please call 801-863-8747. This number is only for requesting an accommodation due to a disability and not for event information. Requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. You can also send an email to AccessibilityServices@uvu.edu.
ASL interpreting requests (for graduates and guests) must be submitted at least one week prior to the event. Email Nicole.Hemmingsen@uvu.edu to request ASL interpreters.
