The ceremony should last approximately an hour and a half. Immediately following the Convocation, your academic department will host a reception for all graduates and their guests. These receptions will take place in and around the Concert Hall. No tickets are required for the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Convocation. Please direct your guests to park in the Visitors Parking Deck, adjacent to the Concert Hall.
Handicapped parking is available.
At this ceremony, all doctoral candidates will be honored in the traditional hooding ceremony conducted by the University Provost. Remember that you must wear academic regalia to participate in the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Convocation and the University Commencement. Regalia may be purchased in the university bookstore. If you meet the April 27 deadline to submit your completed dissertation, you should receive your diploma at the University Commencement Ceremony. If you are unable to attend, and have completed all requirements, your diploma will be mailed to you.