With the spring semester coming to an end, graduating students will need to begin preparing for commencement and convocation.
First and foremost, students will have to apply for graduation through the eWeber portal and are required to meet with their advisors. The graduation application deadline for seniors is April 25, whereas the commencement program deadline was on March 14.
On April 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dee Events Center, all graduates can participate in Grad Finale to pick up their cap, gown and other honors. Davis Campus’ Grad Finale will be held on April 2 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Stewart Center. Free food, opportunities to take professional photos and chances to win prizes will be available.
If graduates are unable to attend either Grad Finale, graduates can still have their cap, gown and accessories shipped to them, however they will have to pay for shipping costs.
On April 25, convocations and commencement will be at Stewart Stadium. General Studies will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; College of Social & Behavioral Sciences will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics will go from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology will last from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Commencement will begin at 7 p.m.
On April 26, convocations will be at Stewart Stadium unless otherwise posted. Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education will be held from 8 a.m to 9:30 a.m.; ROTC Commissioning will run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Shepherd Union Ballroom A; College of Science will go from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies will last from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Shepherd Union; Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities will be held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions runs from 3:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
Graduates will not receive their diploma on graduation day but can expect it in the mail after graduation.
