Commencement 2022

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 UA does not have convocations, only Commencement

Graduation ceremonies, like Commencement and College Convocations, are required to graduate.

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False

Please check all that apply to the May Commencement 2022

Students can have unlimited guests, just like a traditional commencement.

Students will get to cross the stage and hear their name called.

Guests are limited and seating is first come first served.

Regalia is required for participation Commencement 2022.

Students will have assigned seating in the stadium.

Students will be able to sit with their friends and enjoy Commencement in Arizona Stadium

Students are recognized by college.

Commencement 2022 will last approximately 90 minutes.

At College Convocations and at Commencement students get their diploma.

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False

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 May Commencement 2022 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 are allowed into the system to RSVP.

False - they should email commencement@arizona.edu so the staff can help them navigate the issue.

If a student RSVPs for Commencement, their name will be in the program.

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False

Our office oversees diplomas and graduation requirements.

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Only main campus students can attend Commencement 2022.

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