Convocations are small-setting ceremonies designed and organized by individual colleges. Similarly, graduation celebrations are events to honor students in special interest groups and their achievements. Both of these events are organized and coordinated by schools, colleges, or student groups and are not associated with Commencement.

Commencement is the university-wide ceremony held annually in Arizona Stadium in celebration of all graduating Wildcats. This event typically features recognition of high student honors, honorary degrees, and a keynote speaker along with a special finale at the conclusion of the event.

For questions related to your specific ceremony, please contact the ceremony coordinator for your school, college, or student group as listed above.

Yes! Students are invited to attend as many ceremonies as eligible. For eligibility to either your convocation or graduation celebration, please contact the ceremony coordinator for your school, college, or student group as listed above.

Students do not receive diplomas at their convocation or celebration ceremonies. Official diplomas are mailed 2 to 3 weeks after your degree is posted.

Convocations and graduation celebrations are small-setting ceremonies organized separately from Commencement. Questions related to your specific ceremony should be addressed to your college or department coordinator as listed above.

Convocations and graduation celebrations are small-setting ceremonies organized separately from Commencement. Questions related to your specific ceremony should be addressed to your college or department coordinator as listed above.

For all questions and requests for accommodations, please visit the University of Arizona's Disability Resource Center (DRC) at drc.arizona.edu or contact them at drc-info@arizona.edu or (520) 621-3268.

All guests will be required to follow campus health and safety protocols in place at the time of this event as well as adhere to any existing state and local guidelines. In addition, this event may be canceled or changed on short notice due to public health circumstances. For updates and information, please visit covid19.arizona.edu/updates.