2008 Graduation / Convocation Information

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY CONVOCATION
Convocation for the College of Pharmacy will be held at the Ballroom of the Union Building on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.  All students graduating from the College of Pharmacy will have degrees conferred during the Convocation ceremony.

Line-up/Seating of Graduates
All candidates should plan to arrive by 1:30 p.m. at the Union Building.  Candidates will line up in two separate lines in the hallway of the Union Building by the Ballroom.

Guest Seating
Tickets are not required to attend Convocation and any interested attendees are welcome.  The academic processional will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.  Families and guests should be seated prior to that time.

Special Seating/Accomodations
Special seating arrangements for guests in wheelchairs or those having difficulty walking are available in the Ballroom in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  There are seats available near this special seating area for those accompanying persons in wheelchairs.  It is suggested that you arrive early to guarantee a seat in the area in which you would like to be seated.

Students or guests with disabilities may also give reasonable prior notice and request accommodations through the Center for Disability Services at 801-581-5020 (voice/TDD).

Parking
Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during Convocation and Commencement ceremonies.  Families are encouraged to drop off elderly guests and those who cannot walk long distances in the Union Building drive before parking their cars.  The closest parking the Union Building parking lot directly east of the building.  Guests may also park in other lots and catch a University shuttle to the Union Building.

Diplomas
Diplomas are mailed to student graduates within three months of graduation.

Additional Information
For more information on graduation and the 2007 University of Utah Commencement, go to Commencement Information.