Commencement & Ceremonies FAQs

December graduates are eligible to attend the December Commencement, and May graduates are eligible to attend the May Commencement.
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What is the main difference between Commencement and convocation?
Commencement is required, convocation is not
Convocation is required, Commencement is not
Commencement is University-wide, convocations are department- or college-specific
The U of A does not have convocations, only Commencement
Graduation ceremonies are required in order to graduate - duh.
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Check the correct statements about the November Class of 2020 celebration.
This event will be held on the mall with gorgeous Old Main as the backdrop!
There is a party in Arizona Stadium after the ceremony!
Students can have unlimited guests, just like a typical Commencement ceremony!
Students are limited to four guests!
Students will get to cross the stage and have their name called, unlike a typical Commencement ceremony!
The Homecoming bonfire and other festivities happen right after the event!
The event will suck because it's not in the stadium!
Our office is committed to planning an incredible experience for the Class of 2020 and their families!
At convocation ceremonies, students walk across the stage, have their name called, and get their diploma.
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At Commencement, students do not get their name called.
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Guests are unlimited at the convocation ceremonies and never require tickets.
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ADA/wheelchair seating is set aside for those who need it at the November Class of 2020 celebration and at every Commencement.
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If a student tries to RSVP, but it says they aren't eligible, it sucks to be them.
True - only eligible students will be allowed into the RSVP system.
False - they should email commencement@arizona.edu so the staff can check their status in UAccess.
If a student RSVPs for Commencement, their name will be in the program.
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Our office oversees diplomas and graduation requirements.
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Only main campus students can attend Commencement 2022.
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If a student's name isn't in the program...
They didn't actually graduate.
They probably meant to call ASU.
Commencement & Ceremonies made a mistake.
The student should email commencement@arizona.edu so we can look into it further.
Fall 2020 graduates' names are in the 2020 program.
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A student calls asking about May 2022 dates...
The date of Commencement 2022 is live and on the website.
May 2022 convocation dates will be posted in the next 4 or so weeks.
They should call their college for the convocation date - our office doesn't keep track of that.
We can tell them that the convocation ceremonies will fall a few days before and after the main Commencement ceremony.
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