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.

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!
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.

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
2023 Candidates for Bachelor's Degrees
Location: Huntsman Center
Time: 6:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023

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.

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
Undergraduate
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
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.