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COLLEGE OF HEALTH

Convocation Ceremony

College of Health Convocation Ceremony 2023

Convocation is one of the most significant times of the year, where we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. The College of Health holds two different convocation ceremonies, one for undergraduates and one for master’s and doctoral students. You can find all the information you need for this year’s celebration on this page. 

General Information

Convocation Program

Names in the program reflect those who graduate in summer 2022, fall 2022, and spring 2023. 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.  The deadline for updates to the program, has passed.  Your name does not need to be in the program for you to participate in the convocation. 

Scan the QR code below or click here to view the Convocation Program.  

College of Health Convocation 2023 QR Code

Regalia

Caps, gowns, and other regalia can be purchased at the campus bookstore from now until the event.  University of Utah Campus Stores

Parking and Passenger Drop Off

Please give yourself extra time to allow for parking and traffic.  Check with Parking Services for the latest information.
Ride TRAX within the campus at no charge (For This Event ONLY).
Passenger – ADA drop-off will be available at the front entrances of both venues.

ADA Seating - Parking Accommodations

We are happy to help make this event possible for all, if you or your guests require ADA parking or seating at the Huntsman Center, staff and ushers will be happy to assist.

If you or your guest require ADA parking or seating assistance at Kingsbury Hall; complete this form and email it to Kingsbury Hall ADA Coordinator, Jensen Risko.  

Photography

Island Photography will provide professional convocation photography for both the Graduate and Undergraduate convocations. Each graduate will be photographed twice, as they are recognized during the ceremony.  Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after convocation.  To receive your proofs, register your contact information here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Island Photography's Customer Service Team at 800-869-0908 or email:  custserv@islandphoto.com

Additional Questions

Contact either Lorraine Brown, Kelly Brown, or Shari Lindsey. We all wish to see this celebration be a happy recognition of your success!

Graduate Convocation

2023 Candidates for Master's and Doctoral Degrees

Location: Kingsbury Hall

Time: 11:00 am, Thursday, May 4, 2023

Students and participating faculty should arrive by 10:30 a.m. Students report to Crocker Sciences Center, 1390 President's Circle, and faculty report to Kingsbury Hall’s west entrance. Staff will assist in the procession. 

Graduate Convocation 2022

Guests

Tickets are required for each guest. Overflow for Kingsbury Hall will be at Thompson Chamber Music Hall. Thompson Hall is located inside Libby Gardner Hall (1375 President's Cr.) the building west of Kingsbury Hall.  

Graduates participating in the University Commencement ceremony are not permitted to bring children or other family members with them to the pre-commencement lineup or in the reserved student seating areas during the event. 

Ticket Contacts

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD):  Leigh Ann Benevides, 801-585-0427, LeighAnn.Benevides@utah.edu

Health and Kinesiology (H&K):  Andrea Moss, 801-585-9783, Andrea.Moss@hsc.utah.edu

Nutrition and Integrative Physiology (NUIP): Carisse Winegar, 801-581-8413, Carisse.Winegar@utah.edu

Occupational Therapy/Recreational Therapy (OTRT):  Kelly Brown, 801-585-0555, Kelly.Brown@hsc.utah.edu

Parks, Recreation, & Tourism (PRT):  Andrea Moss, 801-585-9783, Andrea.Moss@hsc.utah.edu

Physical Therapy/Athletic Training (PTAT):  Tamara Garff, 801-581-8681, Tami.Garff@utah.edu

Undergraduate Convocation

2023 Candidates for Bachelor's Degrees

Location: Huntsman Center

Time: 6:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023

Undergraduate Convocation 2022

Students:

Important Update to the Student Meeting Location: Students should arrive dressed in regalia by 5:30 pm.  Report to the 4th Floor Parking Terrace on the main level of the Central Garage.  Enter from the East entrance where staff will assist in the procession.  Do not report to the HPR N101 Gym.

Faculty:

Faculty should arrive by 5:30 pm.  Report to the 4th Floor Parking Terrace on the main level of the Central Garage.  Enter from the East entrance where staff will assist in the procession.

Undergraduate Convocation 2022

Guests:

Tickets are not required for guests, nor is there a limit to the number of guests. The Huntsman Center prefers the use of a clear bag.

Graduates participating in the University Commencement ceremony are not permitted to bring children or other family members with them to the pre-commencement lineup or in the reserved student seating areas during the event. 

To ensure all attendees' safety, be advised that students, faculty, and staff, are required to walk through a metal detector before entering the Jon M. Huntsman Center.  Students are discouraged from bringing bags with them to the event or encouraged to place their belongings in a clear bag.

Convocation Livestreams

Graduate

2023 College of Health Graduate Convocation Ceremony at Kingsbury Hall

Undergraduate

2023 College of Health Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony at Huntsman

College of Health

Graduates Slideshow 2023

Graduating Class of 2022-2023 - Picture Submission

We will be featuring a slide show of our graduates on our website and at undergraduate and graduate convocations; we are asking you to send us a graduation photo of you enjoying your campus life, at home, or in recreational settings. Please, keep it clean while having fun! The preferred file format is JPEG or PNG. The submission deadline is Monday, April 10th at 4:00 pm. We can’t guarantee that your photo will make the slideshow if sent after the deadline. Please attach your picture to an email addressed to our Communication Specialist, Sarah Shebek. Include your name, unid and major in the email.

Graduation Slideshow

2023 Graduation Slideshow

Frequently Asked Questions

    Please see the parking map or contact Parking and Commuter Services, at 801-581-6415.

    Students, Faculty, and Staff need to arrive 1 hour early, 5:00 pm arrival.

    Contact the Registrar’s office

    Contact the Registrar’s office

    Look for announcements at the Campus Store, they hold an annual Grad Fair.

    Tickets ARE required for the Graduate Student Convocation at Kingsbury Hall, please contact your department for more information.  Tickets are NOT required for the Undergraduate Convocation at the Huntsman Center.

    Please check the venue requirements for the specific convocation:

    Yes, both the undergraduate and graduate convocations will be live-streamed for viewing 15 minutes before the event. The live-stream link will be posted here.  The live streams will also be recorded, saved, and posted for viewing following convocation.

    Please check the venue requirements for the specific convocation:

    Please check the venue requirements for the specific convocation:

    Approximately one hour.

    Island Photography will be taking pictures.