Spring 2025 Convocation
May 2, 2025, 9:00am
Kingsbury Hall
We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you and are so proud of all the hard work, creativity, and risk-taking you do in the University of Utah College of Fine Arts. We compile information about convocation here, so keep checking back for updates! (Last update: April 28, 2025)
Please check your uMail regularly for other information/news from the University, the College, and your Unit.
College of Fine Arts Class of 2025!
Stay tuned to this website for more information about Commencement and Convocation on May 1 and 2, 2025. (respectively)
College of Fine Arts Convocation Countdown
Watch Convocation here LIVE on May 2, 2025!
*Watch here or you can visit the University of Utah's convocation and commencement page
Plan for the Weather
It looks like we will have a nice, mild Convocation morning, but stay up to date with weather conditions with this link to AccuWeather.
Convocation Ticket Requests Are Now Closed
Students that did not submit an RSVP and need tickets should work with their unit's ticketing representative to potentially be given some of your unit's extra ticket allotment.
Students who are looking for extra tickets to the Convocation ceremony should also submit these requests through their unit ticketing representative.
PLEASE NOTE: The College of Fine Arts Convocation is a ticketed event. The number of tickets distributed will depend on the number of tickets each graduate requests. Students may work with their unit's Convocation Representative (listed below) for additional ticket requests. All guests MUST have tickets to enter Kingsbury Hall to include babes-in-arms. There are no exceptions to this policy.
The number of tickets given is controlled by the venue and will determine the number of tickets offered to each graduate participating in the ceremony.
Important Security Notifications for CFA Convocation
Kingsbury Hall has updated their security protocols. Please reference their sign below for additional information:
*Please note that we have been told that flowers in vases and other items that may cause an obstruction in an emergency will not be allowed in the building. It is suggested to leave purses, bags and other prohibited items safely locked in a parked vehicle or not brought to the venue. All that enter Kingsbury Hall are subject to a security screening before entering the venue. A stroller park area will be available on the Kingsbury Hall Plaza on a first-come, first-served basis and at the owners' own risk.
American Sign Language interpretation and closed captioning will be available at the University Commencement and the CFA Convocation.
Meet the 2025 CFA Outstanding Seniors in The Finer Points Blog
- Department of Art & Art History: Elise C. LeMonnier
- Elise has also been named the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher
- School of Dance: Anouk Haffner
- Department of Film & Media Arts: Garrett Ranger
- School of Music: Ian Wagman
- Department of Theatre: Lauren Carn
- Lauren will serve as the 2025 Convocation Student Speaker
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Important Information
Ticketing & Department/School Contacts
Convocation is a ticketed event. As a reminder, all guests that enter Kingsbury Hall for the ceremony MUST have a ticket to include babes-in-arms. There are no exceptions to this policy, and lost tickets CANNOT be replaced.
Questions may be answered through your unit ticketing rep.
Academic Unit Ticketing Reps
- Art & Art History:
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Theatre:
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Please keep in mind that overflow seating for non-ticketed guests will be available next door to Kingsbury Hall at David Gardner Hall.
Important "Day Of" Information: (updated April 28, 2025)
It looks like we will have a nice, mild Convocation morning, but stay up to date with weather conditions with this link to AccuWeather.
Call Times:
EVERYONE THAT ENTERS KINGSBURY HALL WILL BE SUBJECT TO A SECURITY SCREENING
Guests will enter Kingsbury Hall through the front staircase from the plaza. Those that need ADA considerations should enter through the east side bridge to the venue.
Students and Faculty will report to the following areas:
- Faculty: Kingsbury Hall Founders Room (please enter through the entrance on the west side of the building (under the main staircase)
- Graduate Students: Report to the west side of Kingsbury Hall and find the banner with your degree on it.
- Undergraduate Students: Report to the area of your department or school (please see the diagram below)
Parking (updated April 24, 2025)
Parking will be available at:
- Stadium Lot
- NW Parking Garage
- Naval Science Lot
- Merrill Engineering Lot
Shuttles will be available from the Stadium and Merrill Engineering Lot. Please access the Commuter Services page for the most up-to-date information on parking on campus.
UTA TRAX service between University stops will be free for Convocation and Commencement
Student Regalia: (updated April 2, 2025)
All students must have degree appropriate regalia to wear at the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. Students may order regalia now through the Campus Store.
The Campus Store's Graduation Information page is a great resource for all of their graduation related services and products. NEW this year are Grad Packs that include regalia, stoles and diploma frames. You can order Grad Packs here now to have them ready for pickup during the Grad Fair.
When ordering regalia, be sure to give the Campus Store your academic unit. (Art & Art History, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music or Theatre). You will want to double check your tassel color when you pick up your regalia. School of Music graduates will have pink tassels , while all other College of Fine Arts units have brown tassels. The Campus Store can help you if an error occurs.
The Campus Store Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page is another great resource to get your regalia questions answered.
Students who qualify for Honors at Graduation (Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, etc) have been notified by the College of Fine Arts Dean's Office directly via uMail. These students will be notified about pickup when the cords arrive from the manufacturer. Honor cords are issued in the regalia colors of their unit to wear during Commencement and Convocation. For more information about how Honors at Graduation are calculated, you may visit the University Registrar's site.
Graduate Student Regalia--Doctoral and Master Degree Candidates
All students must have degree appropriate regalia to wear at the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. Students may order regalia now through the Campus Store.
The Campus Store's Graduation Information page is a great resource for all of their graduation related services and products. NEW this year are Grad Packs that include regalia, stoles and diploma frames. You can order Grad Packs here now to have them ready for pickup during the Grad Fair.
When ordering regalia, be sure to give the Campus Store your academic unit. You will want to double check your tassel and hood color when you pick up your regalia. School of Music graduates will have pink tassels and pink featured in their hoods. All other College of Fine Arts units have brown tassels and hood features. The Campus Store can help you with this if an error occurs.
The Campus Store Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page is another great resource to get your regalia questions answered.
Faculty Regalia
The Campus Store Faculty Graduation Details page is the best resource for faculty looking to purchase or rent regalia for Commencement and Convocation.
Faculty wishing to purchase fine quality regalia should contact Thomas Warren at (801) 581-4733 or email
The Campus Store Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page is another great resource to get your regalia questions answered.
What is the difference between Commencement and Convocation?
University of Utah Commencement 2025-Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm-Jon M. Huntsman Center
The University of Utah celebrate all of its graduates at the University Commencement ceremony on May 1, 2024. This gathering honors graduating students from our colleges and schools across campus during this university-wide event. Graduate degrees are conferred on colleges and schools as a whole when students stand as one. Individual students do not walk across stage in this ceremony, and their names are not read aloud. For more information please visit the University Commencement website.
CFA Spring Convocation 2025-Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00 Am -Kingsbury Hall
Each college and school at the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of its own graduating students in a smaller, more intimate Convocation ceremony. The College of Fine Arts Convocation is the ceremony where students are recognized for their work, listen to college and student speakers, walk across stage, hear their names, and receive their diploma covers. Convocation is a ticketed event in the College of Fine Arts and is held in Kingsbury Hall. There will be overflow seating provided in David Gardner Hall, in the Thomson Chamber Music Hall.
Who may participate in Commencement and Convocation Ceremonies?
Commencement and Convocation ceremonies are held at the end of each Spring semester. Since they are only held once a year, all candidates/graduates from that commencement year and the following Summer are allowed to participate (i.e. for the May 2025 Commencement/Convocation, candidates/graduates for Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 may participate and will be in the program if they apply for graduation by March 1). Students who plan to graduate in Summer or Fall 2025 may participate in the CFA Convocation if they choose, but their names will not appear in the program until they have successfully applied for graduation with the University.
Note: Summer candidates are allowed to participate in the ceremonies either the Spring before or the following Spring with their graduating class. Summer candidates who participate before they graduate will not be recognized for honors that may be designated once they have graduated.
Photography (updated March 20, 2025)
Island Photography is the CFA's official Commencement Photographer for 2025. They will be providing professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.
They ask that you register to receive proofs of your photos via the link below. Please get this registration done prior to arriving at the ceremony. Note that the site will ask for a selfie for better photo recognition, and so you don’t get someone else’s proofs. You may follow the link below to check-in for photos:
Even though photos may not be important to you, they may be important to your loved ones. Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after the ceremony.
Please contact their customer service team if you have any concerns or questions.
Celebrating U Completely Graduation
The Center for Community & Cultural Engagement would like you to join them for the Celebrating U Completely Graduation (CUCG) on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, from 6-8 pm at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Ballroom to honor the 2024-2025 graduates.
The event is open to all students graduating this year, and attendees will receive a CUCG stole to mark this special occasion.
We kindly ask all graduates to RSVP to secure your spot at this memorable event.
Whether you're graduating or cheering on your peers, we invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and community! Questions? Reach out to
Where can I purchase items to help celebrate my graduation?
There are a couple of resources on campus for you to purchase graduation regalia, memorabilia and other things. Please follow the links below:
