University Commencement
| When | Details |
|---|
| Thursday, April 23 | 10:00 AM, Marriott Center |
| Line-up | 8:45 AM, ASB parking lot (caps & gowns required) |
| Guests seated by | 9:00 AM |
- Ticketed event. Each graduate gets up to 3 tickets.
- Visit the BYU Graduation Website for ticket reservations, cap & gown info, and other resources.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Convocation
This is the department-specific ceremony — smaller, more personal, and not ticketed.
| When | Details |
|---|
| Friday, April 24 | Reception: 12:00–1:15 PM | Ceremony: 2:00 PM |
| Reception | CB Stepdown Lounge — light lunch with graduates, families & faculty |
| Ceremony | JSB Auditorium |
| Graduate check-in | 1:15 PM, west side of JSB |
| Doors open (families) | 1:00 PM — seating is first-come, first-served |
What Graduates Need to Do
- Wear cap and gown to both events.
- PhD students: Carry your hood draped over your arm — you'll be hooded during the ceremony.
- MS students: Wear your hood.
- If you're giving a prayer, musical number, or speech, move to the front of the check-in line.
- A photo station will be available for graduates at the convocation.
For Families & Guests
- No tickets needed for the convocation — just arrive early for the best seats.
- Strollers: Not allowed in the auditorium. A check-in area will be provided.
- Wheelchair access: Notify the CBE Advisor by April 3rd to reserve a wheelchair spot plus one companion seat.
