Frequently Asked Questions

If you are graduating with any associate degree, attend the ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.

If you are graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences or the College of the Arts, attend the 9 a.m. ceremony on Friday, May 2.

If you are graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from the College of Health Sciences or the College of Education, attend the 2 p.m. ceremony on Friday, May 2.

If you are graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from the College of Science, Engineering & Technology or the College of Business, attend the 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, May 2.

Please be sure to check the full Schedule of Events to know when to line up or be seated for each ceremony.

Tickets will be not required to attend the 2025 Commencement Ceremonies. However, if the M. Anthony Burns Arena hits capacity, there will be overflow seating available in the Eccles Mainstage Theater, where the ceremonies will be live streamed.

To show respect for all participants, graduates should not leave until their ceremony concludes. Commencement has been split into smaller ceremonies to shorten the length of each event.

All participants are required to wear their caps and gowns. Tassels should be worn on the right side and will be moved to the left upon graduation.

All graduating students need to pick up their caps, gowns, honors regalia, and/or graduate hoods at the Grad Fair. Regalia will not be shipped to students. Photo ID is required for pick up. Students can arrange for someone else to pick up their regalia on their behalf.

All student regalia is purchased as part of the graduation application, so once regalia is picked up, it is yours to keep. The deadline to register for the Spring 2025 Commencement is February, 1, 2025.

Honors regalia will be available at the Grad Fair. Spring 2025 honors graduates are recognized based on their Fall 2024 GPA. Your transcript will reflect any honors you have earned based on your final GPA at graduation. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, email graduation@utahtech.edu.

Individual department and program cords and stoles are distributed by the individual organization. Please contact the program or organization who provide individual regalia for information on where you can pick up department and program cords and stoles.

The Grad Fair, where graduates will receive a gift from the UT Alumni Association, enjoy snacks, and have the opportunity to purchase Utah Tech memorabilia from the Campus Store booth and join the Alumni Association, takes place at the Stephen & Marcia Wade Alumni House on the following days:

• Tuesday, April 29: 2-6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 30: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Thursday, May 1: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Yes, graduating students are welcome to borrow a cap and gown at no cost for up to two days. To request a cap and gown, please complete this form. There is no need to wait for a confirmation response. Once the form is submitted, visit the Alumni House (684 E. 500 South), Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check out your rental robe. Please note that rental gowns do not include a tassel, as tassels will be provided when you pick up your official graduation regalia at the Grad Fair on April 29 through May 1.

Graduates will receive a complimentary diploma cover at their Commencement Ceremony. The actual diploma will be mailed to graduates six to eight weeks after the end of the semester. For those unable to attend the ceremony, please email commencement@utahtech.edu to arrange for a diploma cover to be mailed to you.

Graduates and guests with disabilities attending Commencement can request accommodations through the Disability Resource Center by calling 435-652-7516 or filling out an Accessibility Services form by April 15, 2025.

Reserved seating will be available for individuals who are hard of hearing. American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request.

All guests in reserved accessibility seating will be allotted one companion seat. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

All UT parking lots are open and free to park in during the 114th Commencement Ceremonies. Spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A campus map is available here. Please be sure to only park in designated parking stalls and locations.

Although Utah Tech does not anticipate any security issues during the ceremony, we will monitor all events to protect the safety and security of our guests. The University’s Clear Bag Policy will be in affect, which prohibits opaque bas larger than 7.5″ x 5″ x 2″ (other than diaper bags), clear bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″, and other prohibited items. Please be sure you are familiar with the policy. All bags will be subject to a visual inspection by university personnel.

No guests of the graduate will be allowed to walk across the stage. This includes children, parents, and pets. For accessibility requests, please fill out this form.

These policies are subject to change without notice.

If you are not able to attend the Commencement Ceremonies, but would still like to support your graduate, you can watch via live stream. We will have the live stream links available on the Commencement home page a few weeks before the ceremony dates. The ceremony recordings will remain available after Commencement.

Celebrate your accomplishment by spreading the word! Custom graduation announcements are not available through Utah Tech, but can be ordered by visiting Jostens or any third party. University logos and branding materials can be downloaded here.

Gifts and UT memorabilia can be purchased at the campus bookstore, located on the second floor of the Gardner Student Center. The campus store will also have items available the day of commencement in the M. Anthony Burns Arena.