Graduation Information

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You must apply to graduate for the semester in which you'll officially and successfully completeÌýallÌýrequirements for the degree(s) and major(s) you're pursuing. Degrees are conferred at the end of the fall, spring, and summer semesters. For more information about how and when to apply, click on the button below. If you would like your name in the spring Mechanical Engineering graduation recognition ceremony program, you must apply for graduation by April 1st.

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Once you have successfully applied, you will also need to get your cap and gown. Graduate students must order their regalia; Undergraduate regalia is available for purchase from the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBook Store either in person or online.

Spring Graduation

University commencement:

  • Date: Thursday, May 8th
  • Time: 8:30AM-10:00AM
  • Location: Folsom Field
  • This is the ceremony at which students are declared official holders of their new degrees. Degrees are announced by college and school, and individual names are not read out.

Mechanical Engineering Reception

  • Date: Saturday, May 10th
  • Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM
  • Location: Engebretson Quad
  • Light snacks and a chance to see your favorite professors before the graduation ceremony.

Mechanical Engineering Graduation Recognition Ceremony

  • Date: Saturday, May 10th
  • Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
  • Location: Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents Center
  • A traditional graduation ceremony in which students walk across the stage, have their names read out, and receive diploma covers. The diploma itself will arrive in the mail to ensure it is delivered to the right person.

No tickets are required for guests at either the university commencement ceremony or the Mechanical Engineering graduation recognition ceremony.

Please contact Elizabeth Diener with any questions.

The Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ is committed to hosting accessible and inclusive experiences for its diverse community members. If you require accommodations to participate, engage, or attend the event, please contact Elizabeth no later than two weeks before the event.ÌýWe will make all reasonable efforts to fulfill requests submitted after the deadline; however, requests received after the deadline cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent on a service provider’s availability.