Graduation
CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. | Jon M. Huntsman Center
Convocation is one of the most significant times of the year, where we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. The College of Health will hold a convocation ceremony for undergraduates, master’s, and doctoral students.
College Convocation & Program Information
The College of Health Convocation Ceremony will take place Friday, May 1, 2026 and starts at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Jon M. Huntsman Center (1825 S Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT).
Convocation Arrival and Location
Students and Faculty must arrive at the parking garage no later than 1:30 p.m., dressed in full regalia.
Staff should arrive by 1:00 p.m., at the same parking garage location.
Convocation Program Information
Names in the program reflect those who graduate in summer 2025, fall 2025, and spring 2026.
If your name does not appear in the program, check Campus Information Systems (CIS), to ensure that you have applied for graduation and for what term.
Graduation Cords
We are excited to announce a special opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of your fellow students. By purchasing graduation cords, you are directly contributing to the College of Health Thrive Scholarship.
Regalia
Regalia, such as cap and gown, for graduation ceremonies can be purchased through the University of Utah's Campus Store. Students must be in appropriate graduation regalia to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Additional Information
Photography Information
Graduates Slideshow
We will feature a slide show of our graduates on our website and at the College of Health convocation. We looking for photos of our graduates enjoying campus life, at home, or in recreational settings. The audience enjoys watching the slide show and spotting their graduate while they’re waiting for the ceremony to begin. Please, keep it clean while having fun! The preferred file format is JPEG or PNG.
The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at 4:00 pm. We can’t guarantee that your photo will make the slideshow if sent after the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
College Convocation ceremonies occur once annually; the Spring ceremonies are held at the beginning of May for degree candidates for summer, fall, and spring. If a student is within a year of graduation, they may walk in the convocation ceremony.
If a student graduated the previous fall semester or plans to finish their degree in the upcoming summer semester, they can participate in the University Commencement event.
Contact your major advisor. https://health.utah.edu/student-success/advisors
Contact the Registrar’s office
You can visit the University of Utah Campus Store online or in-person to view available item to purchase for graduation.
The number of guests you can bring to the convocation is generally open-ended - you are welcome to bring as many people as you'd like. However, it's important to note that seating may be limited.
While there is typically seating available, the venue does have a maximum capacity that cannot be exceeded for safety reasons.
Please see the parking map or contact Parking and Commuter Services, at 801-581-6415.
Approximately two hours.
Convocation will be live-streamed and posted here. Viewing will begin 15 minutes prior to the event and will end with the recessional. The live streams will also be recorded, saved, and posted for viewing following convocation.