Utah Valley University Commencement & Convocations 2025

calendar icon April 30 - May 2,  Wednesday - Friday

Event Details

Commencement Event Info: Join us for UVU Commencement 2025. President Tuminez and other speakers will address the 2024-2025 graduating class and congratulate the graduates on their hard work. The ceremony also includes a processional march, pomp and circumstance, and the awarding of honorary degrees. All graduates will stand together to officially move their tassels and graduate from Utah Valley University!

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

*No tickets required.

Event starts: 7:30 PM

 

Convocation Event Info: Convocation is a chance for each school and college to gather their graduates. You'll have the chance to hear from key note speakers from specific college or schools and cheer on your family and friends as they receive their UVU diploma cover.

*No tickets required.

Event Starts:

  • CONVOCATIONS: Event starts
    • May 1
      • 8 AM - College of Science
      • 11 AM - College of Humanities and Social Sciences #1
      • 2 PM - College of Humanities and Social Sciences #2
      • 5 PM - School of Education
    • May 2
      • 8 AM - Woodbury School of Business
      • 11 AM - College of Health and Public Service
      • 2 PM - School of the Arts
      • 5 PM - Smith College of Engineering and Technology

For more information about graduate arrival times or UVU Commencement & Convocation please visit the UVU information page: www.uvu.edu/graduation/ceremony.

Policies:

  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS.
  • Please leave all non-essential items at home or in your vehicle.
  • We welcome service animals defined by the ADA to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
    • Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not considered service animals; and are not permitted inside UCCU Center or on campus at UVU.

Additional Information:

Parking information flyer - Download PDF

 
Date:
April 30 - May 2, 2025
Event Starts:
Varies

COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol

Utah Valley University and the UCCU Center consider the health and safety of our guests, fans, partners, and staff our top priority. If you are experiencing the symptoms of illness you should stay home. In accordance with CDC and Utah Health Department guidelines we recommend wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently. 

*Information on this page is subject to change at any time.

Directions, Parking and Transportation

The UCCU Center is located in the heart of Utah County in the city of Orem on the campus of Utah Valley University. Just off Interstate-15 on exit 269 (University Parkway). Guests are permitted to park in parking lots L3, L5, L8, L14 and W1. Please review our parking guide for more information and maps.

Prohibited Items

For the comfort and safety of all, the following items are not permitted inside the arena:

  • Alcohol
  • Aluminum cans, thermoses, and glass bottles
  • Artificial noisemakers, airhorns, and whistles
  • Beach balls, frisbees, bats, clubs or any projectile
  • Clothing or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
  • Coolers and ice chests
  • Cameras and audio recording devices
  • Drones
  • Face coverings (masks that cover more than just the mouth and nose)
  • Fireworks, lighters and vapes
  • Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Large stadium seats or camp chairs
  • Laser Pens/Pointers
  • Personal heaters
  • Poles, selfie-sticks, tripods, and monopods
  • Weapons* (knives, pepper spray, mace, chains, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, etc)
        *Except as expressly permitted by Utah State Law and Utah Valley University


Policy:
All permissible bags are subject to search. The UCCU Center reserves the right to inspect and remove any packages or items that are not permissible in the venue. UCCU Center Management reserves the right to prohibit any other item(s) as deemed necessary.