Ceremony Information

2022-2023 Graduation Ceremonies

We celebrate our students' hard work and dedication to success with our graduation ceremonies that are held once a year at the end of the Spring term. The Spring 2023 commencement and convocations will be held the week of May 4, 2023. More details will be announced in Spring semester, when it is a little closer to the ceremonies. 

Graduates Must Register to Attend:

Graduates will find the registration for the ceremonies within the graduation application that must submit to recive their degree. If graduates would like to change their ceremony registration status after their application has been approved they must reach out to the graduation office at graduation@uvu.edu or through their submitted graduation application. 

 

Public Ceremony Information

 

President Speaking at Commencement

Commencement

May 2023 TBA

 

  • All UVU graduates participate together in this ceremony.
  • No tickets are required.
  • President Astrid S. Tuminez,  the keynote speaker and others will address all graduates and guests.
  • During this ceremony, all the graduates will stand as a group and then be congratulated and instructed to move their tassels from the right to the left side of their caps.
  • Check back later for more information as it becomes available in the Spring semester.

                                                         

 

Graduate Walking in Convocation

Convocations

May 2023 TBA

 

  • Each graduate will be recognized in this ceremony.
  • No tickets are required.
  • Follow the links bellow to see what time and place your school/college will hold their convocation.
  • Each graduate's name will be announced as the graduate walks across the green carpet to receive their UVU diploma cover.
  • Guest and family may take pictures, cheer and celebrate with their graduate.
  • Check back later for more information as it becomes available in the Spring semester.

 

Graduates Say Thanks!

Convocation Ceremonies

Outside walkway lined with trees

College of Engineering and Technology

University Building

College of Health and Public Service

exterior of liberal arts building

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Exterior of the Science Building

College of Science

Education Building

School of Education

Exterior Image of Noorda Center

School of The Arts

Aerial view of Orem Campus

University College

Exterior of Woodbury Business Building

Woodbury School of Business

Additional Ceremony Information

New Grads Download Your Free Grad Party Pack

Grad Party Pack

You did it! Show off your UVU spirit and celebrate your achievement.

Get your party started with these digital downloads filled with decorations, photo props, recipes, and ways to stay connected as a UVU Alum!

UVU Grad Party pack  

Graduation Symbols - Coming Soon!

Graduation Symbols - Coming Soon!

  • University Seal
  • Gonfalons 
  • Regalia (Individual Items)
  • Presidential Medallion of Office
  • University Mace
  • University Marshal
  • Marshal's Batons
  • Trustee Gowns
  • Processional Music
  • Bagpipes and UVU Kilt Pattern
  • Official Colors
  • Graduation Processional
  • Diploma
  • Diploma Cover
  • Medallions
  • Cords
  • Etc.

Parking on Campus

Guests and graduates will be able to park in any legal parking space on campus for free on the day of Commencement and the day of Convocation. Any cars parked illegally will be ticketed. 

Parking Map

Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services accommodations are available for those needing sign-language interpreters, wheelchairs, etc.

Accessibility Services

Security and Safety

There will be security checks at the Commencement Ceremony so we urge guests to plan for a little extra time to make it through these checkpoints.