University of Utah : S.J. Quinney College of Law

Graduation 2008

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College of Law Commencement

Commencement for the S.J. Quinney College of Law will be held Friday, May 9, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. President’s Circle. All students graduating from the College of Law will have degrees conferred during the Commencement ceremony.

Line-up of Graduates (information updated 4/30/08)

UPDATE: The group photograph previously scheduled to be taken on the steps of the Park building has been canceled. The Park building will undergo a renovation project that involves the exterior façade and requires fencing off the front stairs.

Information regarding graduation regalia (Cap, Gown, Tassel, etc.) is handled through the University Bookstore. All graduation candidates should monitor your email inbox for notices listing the dates and forms for obtaining regalia.We encourage you to take care of this step as it becomes available to you and be mindful of all posted deadlines.

Caps and gowns are available for purchase at the bookstore April 2-4 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Doctoral Package, which includes cap, gown, and hood, is $65.00.

For $83, you can purchase a package that also includes a "Stole of Gratitude." Please note that a Stole of Gratitude is not a required piece of regalia for commencement. (For an example see the red sash on the model at http://www.bookstore.utah.edu/UTAH/SiteText.aspx?id=1061).

JD & LLM candidates should not purchase a Masters Package - the Masters gown is different in appearance and does not include the red adornments that appear on Doctoral gowns.

A postcard should be coming your way via the bookstore.

Tickets are not required to attend Commencement and any interested attendees are welcome. Guest seating is available in all sections and rows of the Kingsbury Hall auditorium not reserved for handicapped or other individuals. The academic processional will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Families and guests should be seated prior to that time.

Special Seating/Accommodations

Special seating arrangements for guests in wheelchairs or those having difficulty walking will be available, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see an usher for reserved seating. There is additional seating available near this reserved area for those accompanying persons in wheelchairs. It is suggested that you arrive early to guarantee a seat in the area in which you would like to be seated.

A Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the College of Law Commencement upon request.

For anyone requiring an interpreter or reserved wheelchair seating, please contact Matt Hemsley, (801) 581-6571 or hemsleym@law.utah.edu by Wednesday, April 30, 2008 for proper accommodations.

Students or guests with disabilities may also give reasonable prior notice and request accommodations through the Center for Disability Services at 801-581-5020 (voice/TDD).

Parking

Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during the Commencement ceremony. Families are encouraged to drop off those who cannot walk long distances at Kingsbury Hall on President's Circle before parking their cars. Parking for commencement is available at the Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot, with shuttles dropping off at Kingsbury Hall.

Photographs

A professional photographer has been authorized to photograph all graduates. Please note that candidates are under no obligation to purchase these photographs. Candidates who want to purchase pictures are requested to bring a pen or pencil to complete an information card for the photographer.

Please note that guests may take photographs as well, but will not be allowed on the floor of Kingsbury Hall during the Commencement ceremony.

University-Wide Commencement

The University of Utah General Commencement will be held on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2008 in the Jon M. Huntsman Center. This University-wide ceremony will confer all College degrees en masse (except the Schools of Law and Medicine).

Detailed information concerning commencement can be found on their website: http://www.sa.utah.edu/commencement/

Diplomas

Diplomas are mailed to student graduates within three months of graduation. Please use the online Campus Information System (CIS) to make any corrections to your mailing address to ensure proper delivery of your diploma.

Additional Information

For more information on graduation and the 2008 University of Utah Commencement, go to http://www.sa.utah.edu/commencement/