Utah State University 133rd Commencement

Utah State University Campus, April 30 and May 1, 2020

 
Full Schedule Details
For full details about the schedule, please see the Commencement Schedule.

Candidates for Bachelor's/Associate's Degrees

To participate in commencement, a student must file an Application for Graduation with the Registrar's office (TSC 246) one semester prior to the semester of the intended graduation date, and be a graduate (or anticipated graduate) of Fall 2019, Spring 2020, or Summer 2020 terms. The application process must be completed. Students can obtain and complete the Graduation Application online at the Registrar's office website.

Candidates for Master's and Doctoral Degrees

Candidates for master's and doctoral degrees should already have completed all paperwork for the appropriate degree. Depending on whether a student is on Plan A, B, C, or a doctoral candidate, varying processes and paperwork exist which signal program completion and qualification for commencement participation. Students should visit the Graduate School website for Commencement Deadlines https://gradschool.usu.edu/commencement/. This will help identify the deadlines and necessary steps required for students to participate in commencement and have their name appear in the printed commencement program. Students should also visit the Semester Deadlines https://gradschool.usu.edu/degree-completion/ to identify the deadlines and necessary steps required for degree completion and have their degree posted to their transcript. If further clarification is required, please email gradcommencement@usu.edu.

Academic Regalia

Participants in the ceremony should wear authorized caps and gowns. Commencement apparel is available to buy from the USU Campus Store. Your cap and gown can be purchased at the Graduation Fair in the USU Campus Store on March 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, contact the USU Campus Store at 1-800-662-3950 or 435-797-3950. Candidates for degrees wear the black mortarboard with a tassel that is a color distinctive of the degree being received.

Please wear the prescribed academic costume that corresponds to your degree. Each part of the regalia has a traditional meaning specific to your major field, Utah State University, and higher education. Candidates for master's and doctoral degrees will carry the hood over the left arm prior to their college convocation on Thursday, April 30, or Friday, May 1.

Stoles and Cultural Heritage Adornments

Objects of cultural significance are also welcome as approved regalia for ceremonies. Students may choose to wear stoles offered by professional organizations or academic societies in their field-of-study. Students should contact these organizations directly to inquire about the availability and ordering of professional stoles.

Main Commencement Ceremony
30
APR

9:00 a.m.
Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
800 East 1000 North

Graduate Hooding

Candidates for master’s and doctoral degrees will be hooded in their respective college’s commencement ceremony or at a separate college hooding ceremony. See the Commencement Schedule for separate graduate hooding ceremonies.

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Tassel Colors

Integrated Studies Bachelor's Degrees and Associates Degrees

Black
Integrated Studies Bachelor's Degrees and Associates Degrees

Bachelor's Degrees

Maize
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Light Blue
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Russet
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
Brown
Caine College of the Arts
Orange
College of Engineering
Yellow-Gold
College of Science
Drab
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
White
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Graduate Studies

Black
School of Graduate Studies

Commencement Activities

The Main Commencement Ceremony is Thursday morning, April 30, in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Undergraduate and graduate students assemble on the University Quad with their colleges no later than 8:00 a.m. In the event of rain, assemble in the Nelson Field House. The procession will begin at 8:30 a.m. The ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. Degrees will be conferred on candidates for the associate's, bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Tassels on caps should be worn on the left side.

Diplomas

Your diploma will be mailed to the address you provided on your graduation application 6-8 weeks following commencement. Your name will appear on the diploma and in the commencement program exactly as it appears on your application. Please check your graduation application to ensure your name is complete and spelled correctly. To make changes to your name on the diploma or to the mailing address after you have submitted your application, contact the Registrar’s Office prior to the application deadline. The deadline to make name changes for the commencement program is February 28th.

Graduation Fair

All graduating students, both graduate and undergraduate, should attend the Graduation Fair from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 17 and 18 in the USU Campus Store. The Campus Store has joined with outside vendors and campus organizations to get everything you need for a successful graduation. This is the place to purchase your cap and gown; order announcements, class rings and grad packs; and buy a diploma frame. A photographer will be available if you would like your picture taken. Enjoy free drawings and discounted graduation items. Learn more about commencement ceremonies and how to join the USU Alumni Association.

Guest Tickets

Guest tickets are not required for the Commencement Ceremonies in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum nor for any of the College Convocations. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the Spectrum will be open to the public for Commencement Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, April 30, and 8:00 a.m., Friday, May 1. Doors to the Daines Concert Hall and the Morgan Theatre will be open to the public 30 minutes prior to each ceremony.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

For information on sign language interpreting, accessible parking, and wheelchair access, contact the Disability Resource Center at (435)797-2444.

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Senior Celebration 2020
17
APR
6:00-9:00 p.m. on the Quad

Free, and all Aggies are welcome. Walk-ups welcome.

Breakfast for Seniors 2020
TBD

Come and enjoy breakfast

Breakfast for Seniors 2020

To Be Announced