Spring 2026 Convocation
May 1, 2026, 12:00pm
Kingsbury Hall
(Last update: April 2, 2026)
CLASS OF 2026: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!
College of Fine Arts Class of 2026 Convocation
Convocation RSVP Information (updated April 2, 2026)
The Convocation RSVP Portal is now CLOSED. Convocation RSVPs were due at the end of the business day on April 1, 2026. Thank you to everyone that RSVP'd. If you are in need of guest tickets or additional tickets, please contact your academic unit's ticketing representative to be considered for any extra tickets that may come about.
For those that have RSVP'd, the CFA Dean's Office will be in touch soon via uMail about your tickets. We are making final arrangements with Kingsbury Hall on tickets and when they are ready for pick up you will hear from us or your unit's ticket representative.
All guests including babes-in-arms must have a ticket to enter Kingsbury Hall. Students and Faculty participating in the ceremony in academic regalia and credentialed staff members working the event will not need tickets to enter.
Important Security Notifications for CFA Convocation at Kingsbury Hall
Kingsbury Hall has event security protocols that must be followed by all Convocation participants. Please reference their sign below for additional information:
*Please note that we have been told that flowers in vases and other items that may cause an obstruction in an emergency will not be allowed in the building. It is suggested to leave purses, bags and other prohibited items safely locked in a parked vehicle or not brought to the venue. All that enter Kingsbury Hall are subject to a security screening before entering the venue. A stroller park area will be available on the Kingsbury Hall Plaza on a first-come, first-served basis and at the owners' own risk.
American Sign Language interpretation and closed captioning will be available at the University Commencement and the CFA Convocation.
We will update this information as we receive more information from the University Registrar's Office and Kingsbury Hall.
Important Information
Ticketing & Department/School Contacts (updated March 9, 2026)
Convocation is a ticketed event. As a reminder, all guests that enter Kingsbury Hall for the ceremony MUST have a ticket to include babes-in-arms. There are no exceptions to this policy, and lost tickets CANNOT be replaced.
Questions may be answered through your unit ticketing rep.
Academic Unit Ticketing Reps
- Art & Art History/Master of Art Teaching:
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Please keep in mind that overflow seating for non-ticketed guests will be available next door to Kingsbury Hall at David Gardner Hall.
Important "Day Of" Information
This section will contain important "Day Of" information closer to Convocation
Parking
Parking for Convocation has traditionally been available at:
- Stadium Lot
- NW Parking Garage
- Naval Science Lot
- Merrill Engineering Lot
UTA TRAX service between University stops will be free for Convocation and Commencement
Please check back closer to the day of for the most up-to-date information.
Student Regalia (updated January, 26, 2026)
All students must have degree appropriate regalia to wear at the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies.
Students may order regalia now through the Campus Store. The Campus Store will have a Grad Fair in March. They highly encourage graduates to preorder regalia and other graduation items and pick-up those items during the Grad Fair to guarantee gown size and tassel color. The Grad Fair will take place on the following dates:
- March 26: 8am-6pm
- March 27: 8am-6pm
- March 28: 10am-5pm
The Campus Store's Graduation Information page is a great resource for all of their graduation related services and products. NEW this year are Grad Packs that include regalia, stoles and diploma frames. Students who purchase a Grad Pack will save 25% off of a la carte pricing. You can order Grad Packs here now to have them ready for pickup during the Grad Fair.
When ordering regalia, be sure to give the Campus Store your academic unit. (Art & Art History, Dance, Film & Media Arts, Music or Theatre). You will want to double check your tassel color when you pick up your regalia. School of Music graduates will have pink tassels , while all other College of Fine Arts units have brown tassels. The Campus Store can help you if an error occurs.
The Campus Store Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page is another great resource to get your regalia/Grad Fair questions answered.
Students who qualify for Honors at Graduation (Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, etc) will be notified by the College of Fine Arts Dean's Office directly via uMail in April. These students will be notified about pickup when the cords arrive from the manufacturer. Honor cords are issued in the regalia colors of their unit to wear during Commencement and Convocation. For more information about how Honors at Graduation are calculated, you may visit the University Registrar's site.
Graduate Student Regalia--Doctoral and Master Degree Candidates (updated: January 26, 2026)
All students must have degree appropriate regalia to wear at the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. Students may order regalia now through the Campus Store.
The Campus Store will have a Grad Fair in March. They highly encourage graduates to preorder regalia and other graduation items and pick-up those items during the Grad Fair to guarantee gown size and tassel color. The Grad Fair will take place on the following dates:
- March 26: 8am-6pm
- March 27: 8am-6pm
- March 28: 10am-5pm
The Campus Store's Graduation Information page is a great resource for all of their graduation related services and products. NEW this year are Grad Packs that include regalia, stoles and diploma frames. You can order Grad Packs here now to have them ready for pickup during the Grad Fair.
When ordering regalia, be sure to give the Campus Store your academic unit. You will want to double check your tassel and hood color when you pick up your regalia. School of Music graduates will have pink tassels and pink featured in their hoods. All other College of Fine Arts units have brown tassels and hood features. The Campus Store can help you with this if an error occurs.
The Campus Store Graduation Frequently Asked Questions page is another great resource to get your regalia questions answered.
Faculty Regalia
Faculty may rent regalia for Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. Rental orders must be placed by March 6th. If you have any questions on how to purchase regalia rentals, please speak with your department/school administrator.
Faculty wishing to purchase fine quality regalia should contact Thomas Warren at (801) 581-4733 or email
Please plan to return your regalia to your respective college by May 22nd. If you picked up your regalia during the last chance faculty rental pick-up, please return directly to Campus Store Customer Service Team.
What is the difference between Commencement and Convocation?
University of Utah Commencement 2026-Thursday, APRIL 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm-Jon M. Huntsman Center
The University of Utah celebrate all of its graduates at the University Commencement ceremony on April 30. This gathering honors graduating students from our colleges and schools across campus during this university-wide event. Graduate degrees are conferred on colleges and schools as a whole when students stand as one. Individual students do not walk across stage in this ceremony, and their names are not read aloud. For more information please visit the University Commencement website.
CFA Spring Convocation 2026-Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00 Pm -Kingsbury Hall
Each college and school at the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of its own graduating students in a smaller, more intimate Convocation ceremony. The College of Fine Arts Convocation is the ceremony where students are recognized for their work, listen to college and student speakers, walk across stage, have their names announced, and receive their diploma covers. Convocation is a ticketed event in the College of Fine Arts and is held in Kingsbury Hall. There will be overflow seating provided in David Gardner Hall, in the Thomson Chamber Music Hall.
Who may participate in Commencement and Convocation Ceremonies?
Commencement and Convocation ceremonies are held at the end of each Spring semester. Since they are only held once a year, all candidates/graduates from that commencement year and the following Summer are allowed to participate (i.e. for the May 2026 Commencement/Convocation, candidates/graduates for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026 may participate and will be in the program if they apply for graduation by March 1). Students who plan to graduate in Summer or Fall 2026 may participate in the CFA Convocation if they choose, but their names will not appear in the program until they have successfully applied for graduation with the University and completed graduation requirements.
Note: Summer candidates are allowed to participate in the ceremonies either the Spring before or the following Spring with their graduating class. Summer candidates who participate before they graduate will not be recognized for honors that may be designated once they have graduated.
Photography
Island Photography is the CFA's official Commencement Photographer for 2026. They will be providing professional photo coverage for every graduate as they are recognized during the ceremony.
They ask that you register to receive proofs of your photos. A link will be provided for registration closer to Convocation. Please get this registration done prior to arriving at the ceremony.
Even though photos may not be important to you, they may be important to your loved ones. Proofs will be delivered via email within 48-72 hours after the ceremony.
Celebrating U Completely Graduation (Updated: March 20, 2026)
The Center for Community & Cultural Engagement traditionally hosts the Celebrating U Completely Graduation (CUCG) in the days leading up to Commencement. The event is open to all students graduating this year, and attendees will receive a CCE stole and cords of their communities to mark this special occasion.
The 2026 Theme is Bridging Gaps. Building Futures. Connection Starts with U
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6-9PM
Union Ballroom
More information can be found on the Celebrating U Completely Graduation Celebration website.
Where can I purchase items to help celebrate my graduation?
There are a couple of resources on campus for you to purchase graduation regalia, memorabilia and other things. Please follow the links below:
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