May 14, 2010
Law Commencement
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Kingsbury Hall
1395 East Presidents Circle
No ticket required, open seating
Parking available at the Rice Eccles Stadium Lot
Shuttles will operate between 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Law Reception
A reception will follow the commencement ceremony and allow for family/group photos.
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 1, 2010
Name on Diploma:
The name that appears in CIS on February 1, 2010 is what will appear on the diploma and commencement program. It is the responsibility of the student to verify all name changes and spelling. Please do not wait until February 1 to attempt a name change. This process is handled through main campus and may take multiple business days to go into effect.
(Late March/ Early April)
Regalia Purchase @ the Grad Fair:
Usually 3 days in early April, scheduled by the Main Campus Bookstore. This is your only opportunity to purchase regalia packages.
*PILO will rent regalia on a first come first serve basis in the Spring.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
ADA Accommodation requests:
Anyone requiring an interpreter (ASL or foreign language) or reserved wheelchair seating, please contact Matt Hemsley, (801) 581-6571 or matthew.hemsley@law.utah.edu by Wednesday, April 22, 2009 for proper accommodations.
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).
TBA
Class of 2010 Graduation Dinner
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Detailed Information for Commencement:
Special Seating / ADA Accommodations
Special seating arrangements for guests in wheelchairs or those having difficulty walking will be available, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see an usher upon arrival for guidance to reserved seating. There is additional seating available near this reserved area for those accompanying persons in wheelchairs.
Parking permits will be distributed for those requesting ADA parking. For those that do not request a parking permit you will still be able to drop off ADA guests on President’s Circle on the East side of Kingsbury Hall and park the vehicle in the stadium or other handicap designated stalls.
Line-up of Graduates
All graduates need to be dressed in regalia and are lined up outside of Kingsbury Hall no later than 9:15 AM on Friday, May 14th. Please plan your arrival accordingly and take into consideration that parking is available in the stadium lot and shuttles will be running between the two locations.
Guest Seating & Tickets
Tickets are not required to attend Commencement and any interested attendees are welcome. Guest seating is available in designated sections and rows of the Kingsbury Hall auditorium. The academic processional will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Families and guests not seated prior to the 10:00 a.m. start time will have to stay in the lobby and waiting areas until after all graduates and program participants have entered the building.
Parking
Campus parking lots may be used at no charge during the Commencement ceremony. Families are encouraged to drop off those who cannot walk long distances at Kingsbury Hall on President’s Circle before parking their cars. Parking for commencement is available at the Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot, with shuttles dropping off at Kingsbury Hall.
Photography
A professional photographer has been authorized to photograph all graduates. Please note that candidates are under no obligation to purchase these photographs. Candidates who want to purchase pictures are requested to bring a pen or pencil to complete an information card for the photographer. Guests may take photographs as well, but will not be allowed on the floor of Kingsbury Hall during the Commencement ceremony.
Diplomas
Diplomas are mailed to student graduates within three months of graduation. Please use the online Campus Information System (CIS) to make any corrections to your mailing address to ensure proper delivery of your diploma.
