Know Before You Go

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Know Before You Go

Family, friends, and graduates: make your commencement day smooth and stress-free by reviewing all the key details before you arrive.

This page includes ceremony times, parking info, accessibility services, and security requirements.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Commencement

All Ceremony Dates and Times

View the full schedule for commencement and college and school convocations:

Read College and School Convocation Schedules

Thursday, April 30

UCCU Center

8 am- College of Science

 

11 am- Woodbury School of Business

 

2 pm- School of the Arts

 

5 pm- Smith College of Engineering and Technology

 

Friday, May 1

UCCU Center

8 am- College of Health and Public Service

 

11 am- College of Humanities and Social Sciences #1

 

2 pm- College of Humanities and Social Sciences #2 

 

5 pm- School of Education 

 

Parking Information

Guests and graduates can park in any legal parking space on campus for free on the days of commencement and the school and college ceremonies. Any cars parked illegally will be ticketed.

 

Interactive Parking Map
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Maps

Commencement and all school and college ceremonies will be held in the UCCU Center. The UCCU Center is indicated on the map below.

UCCU Center Map

Accessibility 

The UCCU Center has accessible parking, elevators, accessible seating, and wheelchairs available for checkout. For additional information, please contact Accessibility Services at 801.863.8747.

To request a sign language interpreter or other accommodations due to a disability for graduation ceremonies, please use the link below or contact Accessibility Services at 801.863.8747 or [email protected]

Campus Accessibility ServicesRequest Accommodations
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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.

The UCCU Center has an EMT on location for all major events. The EMT is not allowed to administer any medication (i.e., aspirin, ibuprofen). EMTs will call an ambulance if the situation requires one. If you need an EMT during an event, please speak to a staff member, and they will locate them.

Emergency Evacuations: In an emergency, the UCCU Center staff will assist patrons with evacuating the building.

Guest Conduct

UVU encourages the attendance of family, friends, and other loved ones who want to see their Wolverine graduate! Watch the dress code video to get familiar with UVU’s graduation guest code of conduct.

Dress Code

Graduates:

Because this unique experience is one of the core memories you’ll have of your UVU graduation, we ask that you wear more formal attire like suits, dresses, skirts, and slacks under your graduation gown. We love to see our Wolverines looking and feeling their best!

Guests:

Please avoid clothing that could potentially distract other guests or diminish the ability of other guests to enjoy the event.

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Note: Utah Valley University and the UCCU Center reserve the right to inspect all items brought into campus facilities. Guests who refuse to consent to searches will be denied entry into the arena or other parts of campus.

 

What To Bring

Graduates:

Be sure to wear your cap and gown and other approved regalia!

Guests:

Bring yourselves and your Wolverine spirit to cheer on your grad!

Please avoid bringing:

  • Airhorns or other noisemakers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Food and drink (including bottled water)
  • Balloons
  • Cans or containers
  • Fireworks
  • Glass
  • Laser pens/pointers
  • Plastic bottles
  • Signs and banners
  • Umbrellas
  • Audio or video recording devices
  • Wallet chains, studded spikes, or long chains
  • Weapons
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