Friday, May 15

9 – 11 a.m.
Student Union Grand Ballroom
1303 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719

Convocation honors students completing their undergraduate degrees and moving forward to the next stage of their academic and professional paths. The ceremony recognizes their achievements and celebrates the community that supported them along the way.

Timeline

Guests should arrive one hour before the ceremony to allow enough time to park, pass through a security bag checkpoint, and find their seats before the event starts.

Parking

Parking is available for free in the Second Street Garage and the Main Gate Garage. 

Drop-off for guests with disabilities is permitted at the Student Union roundabout. Accessible parking spaces are available within both garages on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please follow the posted signage and the directions from the university parking staff on the day of the event.

Tickets

Each graduate will receive five guest tickets for the ceremony. Tickets will be mailed to students at the end of April. A limited number of additional tickets may be available after the initial distribution; however, extra tickets are not guaranteed.

All guests must present a valid ticket for entry.

Seating

Seating is on a general admission basis.

Accessibility

Captioning is available for any guests requiring accommodations, and will be available via personal mobile device using a QR code displayed at the ceremony.

The Student Union is equipped with elevators and ramps. Seating inside the ceremony is available for guests with disabilities. 

Security

All guests will pass through a security checkpoint. Please note that only bags smaller than 12” x 6” x 12” are permitted inside the Student Union. All bags are subject to inspection upon entry. The Student Union is secured by A-Team security and UAPD during the week of convocation and during the ceremony itself.

Photography

During the ceremony, a professional photographer will capture photos of each graduate in their regalia. These complimentary photos will be available for download at no cost, and graduates will be notified when they are ready.