SPRING CONVOCATION
Friday, May 14, 2027 • 12PM (MDT) University of Utah 's Kingsbury Hall
Friday, May 14, 2027
12:00 PM | University of Utah's Kingsbury Hall
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATES!
Convocation is a special time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.
The S.J. Quinney College of Law Convocation Ceremony will be held:
- Date: Friday, May 14
- Time: 12:00 p.m. (MDT)
- Location: University of Utah 's Kingsbury Hall
Convocation Reception
All graduates and their guests are invited to attend a reception immediately following the ceremony. Celebrate with us at a reception at the S.J. Quinney College of Law building immediately after Convocation. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, music, and time to connect with family, friends, and classmates.
CHECK-LIST FOR GRADUATES
Regalia (Cap and Gown)nOrder OnlinenStudent regalia will be available for purchase on the Campus Store website starting March 1.nYou can choose to:nnHave your order shipped to your home, ornPick it up at the Campus StorennImportant information:nnYou will be charged when your order arrives.nAll sales are final. Returns and refunds are not available.nnnBuy In Person (Grad Fair)nYou may also purchase regalia in person at the Grad Fair:nnDates: March 26–28nLocation: Campus StorennAt the Grad Fair, you can also:nnBuy graduation-related items (for example, diploma frames and class rings)nPurchase university merchandisennnJuris Doctor (JD) RegaliannGown: Black with red velvet trimnHood: Purple with red and white trimnTassel: PurplenCap options:nnBlack mortarboard, ornBlack tam (your choice)nnnnnMaster’s RegaliannGown: Black with Block U on the sleevenHood: Purple with red and white trimnTassel: PurplenCap: Black mortarboardnnnLow-Cost or Rental OptionnPILO (Public Interest Law Organization) will offer a limited number of rental regalia items donated by previous law graduates.nnAvailability is limitednWatch your email for more information from PILOnn
Diploma InformationnDiploma NamenYour diploma name was submitted based on your graduation application.nTo request a change, contact the Law Registrar:? registrar@law.utah.edunnDiploma SizennJuris Doctor (JD) diploma: 11 × 14 inchesnnnWhen Will I Receive My Diploma?nAfter the College of Law confirms your graduation eligibility:nnYour name is sent to the main campus for processingnYour diploma is orderednnOnce your diploma has been ordered, you can check its status by entering your information here:? Check diploma statusnImportant:Make sure your mailing address is correct in the Campus Information System (CIS) to avoid delivery delays.nnnHolds on Your RecordnnIf there is a hold on your account that restricts record release:nnYour diploma cannot be issued until the hold is removednDiplomas are not released until all financial obligations to the University of Utah are paidnnnNeed Help?nIf you have questions or a unique situation, contact the Law Registrar:? registrar@law.utah.edun
ADA AccommodationsnWe are committed to providing access for all participants.nRequesting AccommodationsnIf you need any of the following:nnAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreternForeign language interpreternReserved accessible (ADA) seatingnnPlease contact Kris Monty by Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m.:? Kris.Monty@law.utah.edun
Convocation TicketsnAll guests—including children and infants—must have a ticket to enter Kingsbury Hall.(This is a venue policy.)nnTicket Pickup DetailsnnPickup begins: Wednesday, April 8nLocation: 2nd Floor Information Desk, S.J. Quinney College of LawnGraduates do not need a ticket to attend ConvocationnEach JD and MLS student may pick up up to 10 guest ticketsnnDesk Hours:nnMonday–Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.nSaturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.nnWhat to Bring:nnA valid photo ID (for example, UCard or driver license)nnnImportant Deadlines:nnInitial ticket pickup deadline: Monday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.nAdditional tickets (if available):Starting Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 a.m., remaining tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basisnnnAdditional InformationnnTickets cannot be reprinted. Please keep them in a safe place.nIf you cannot pick up tickets in person, email the Office of Student Affairs to arrange an alternative.nThe ceremony will be live-streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend. (Details will be shared soon.)nnnReception After ConvocationnA reception will be held at the College of Law Building at approximately 11:30 a.m.nWhen you pick up your tickets, you will be asked to RSVP and indicate how many guests will attend the reception.n
DAY OF EVENT DETAILS
TicketsnnTickets are required for all guests, including children and infantsnGraduates do not need a ticketnnnGuests Arrival and SeatingnnDoors open: 9:00 a.m.nSeating is general admissionnPlease be seated by 9:25 a.m. to help the ceremony begin on timennnGuest Accessible (ADA) SeatingnGuests who need accessible seating may use early entry:nnLocation: East Plaza DoornEarly entry begins: 45 minutes before the eventnEach guest using accessible seating may bring up to two additional guests for early entrynnAll other guests should enter during general admission.n
Parking & Transportation – Convocation DaynGeneral ParkingnFree parking is available in designated areas shown in red on the parking map:? View the parking mapnThe stadium parking lot will be closed due to the Supercross event. However, a shuttle stop will still be available on that (stadium) side of S. Campus Drive.nDrop-off Recommendation: Families and guests are encouraged to drop off graduates at Kingsbury Hall by 8:45 a.m. to allow enough time for the processional line-up.nnAccessible Parking (ADA) ♿nAccessible parking is available near Kingsbury Hall on a first-come, first-served basis.nTo find all accessible parking locations on campus:nnVisit the Campus MapnSelect “Accessible & Safety” from the menunnnShuttle & Golf Cart Services ?nTransportation services begin at 8:30 a.m.nnBefore the Convocation CeremonynShuttle Stops:nnOutside the S.J. Quinney College of LawnLots 39 and 44 , which are near the Kennecott Mechanical Engineering and Merrill Engineering buildingsnnGolf Cart Stops:nnOutside the S.J. Quinney College of LawnLot 4 near the Nielsen FieldhousenNote: Golf cart service is limited. If you are able, walking may be faster.nnnAfter the CeremonynShuttle service will run from Kingsbury Hall to the S.J. Quinney College of Law building for the reception.nnAfter the ReceptionnShuttles will return guests to parking lots for drop-off.n
For information about prohibited items, visit the Commencement Ceremonies webpage (Prohibited Items):https://commencement.utah.edu/bags_prohibited_items.phpn
? Graduate ArrivalnnArrival time: No later than 8:45 a.m.nLocation: West side of Kingsbury HallnnCheck In: Look for the check-in table on the west side. You will need to pick up your reader card before lining up.nnnLine Up: Line up behind the College of Law degree sign that matches your degree (not alphabetical—feel free to stand with classmates you know)nnnWhat to Wear/Bring:nnnnnWear your cap, gown, tassel (tassel on the right side), and bring your hood ?nnStaff will be available to assist MLS students with hooding while lining up. JD students will be hooded during the ceremony.nnPlease LEAVE bags and coats with your guests.nnPhones are okay—just make sure they’re silenced ?nnYou’ll want to keep your phone with you when you walk, since you may not return to the same seat…so plan accordingly (think pockets—or a discreet fanny pack)nnnnn
Professional photographers have been authorized to photograph all graduates and will send a color proof to each graduate. Photos will be taken as the graduate is crossing the stage and a photo in front of a backdrop backstage. You are not obligated to purchase these photographs. Please note that guests may take photographs, but will not be allowed on the stage, in the aisles during the processional, or in the areas marked for graduate reseating during the Convocation ceremony.n