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Graduation &
Convocation

College of Science
Graduation Ceremonies
 

Graduation Ceremonies

Update, 9/28/26: The College of Science will continue hosting a convocation ceremony in December for students graduating in the fall semester. This means fall graduates will have the opportunity to celebrate this important achievement with their fellow College of Science graduates, as well as their family and friends, at a ceremony that will be hosted on campus in December.

The graduation ceremony will be hosted on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. inside Centennial Hall. If you have not done so already, you (the graduating student) can click here to RSVP.

Additional information about the ceremony, including the registration process, tickets and other details, will be shared with you soon. We understand that graduation is a deeply meaningful moment for students and their families, and we are excited to provide an opportunity for our fall graduates to celebrate this milestone together.

Keep an eye on your student email for information regarding the ceremony. Please speak with your academic advisor if you have any graduation-related questions in the meantime.

Applying for Graduation or Filing for Degree Candidacy

Important: For undergraduate students, graduation from the University of Arizona requires a degree audit (also known as a degree check) in order to award a diploma. Students are strongly urged to begin this process and file for degree candidacy before registering for the last semester of course work, but not more than 1 year before the planned graduation date. Visit the UA Office of the Registrar website for more information.

  • Students graduating in December (fall) or January (winter) must file for degree candidacy by September 1.
  • Students graduating in May (spring) for August (summer) must file for degree candidacy by February 1. 

To file for degree candidacy, students in the College of Science should meet with their academic advisor to begin the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take a moment to thoroughly review the Frequently Asked Questions section below. If you still have questions, please contact us at uascigraduates@arizona.edu.

Saturday, December 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall (1020 E. University Blvd.)

Keep an eye on your University of Arizona email account for important information on registering, the ticketing process, when to arrive, and more.

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Astronomy
  • Audiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Geosciences
  • Geoscience and Society
  • Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences
  • Integrated Science
  • Mathematics
  • Molecular & Cellular Biology
  • Natural Science for Teachers
  • Neuroscience
  • Physics
  • Planetary Geosciences
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Psychological Science
  • Psychology
  • Science (BA/BS)
  • Science Law
  • Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
  • And other GIDP degrees.

Instructions on how to RSVP for the College of Science Graduation Ceremony will be emailed to students. Please speak with your academic advisor if you have questions.

Yes, you may still participate, but you will not have a personalized slide as you cross the stage and may not have your name listed in the event program.

The University of Arizona hosts a Commencement ceremony during the spring semester inside the football stadium. Visit the Commencement web page for specific details at http://commencement.arizona.edu.

We will share details about the upcoming graduation ceremony soon. Please keep an eye on your student email.

All graduates will be ushered to sit with their department. If you have a double major, you are welcome to sit with either department you choose.

It is open seating for all guests. If you have a large party, please arrive early to ensure you will have seats together.

You will be seated with your department. An usher will signal your department to line up at the right of the stage. Undergraduates will line up first, followed by Master's students, then by PhD's. You will hand your card to the person wearing the headphones at the top of the ramp leading to the stage. They will hand it back to you, and then you move forward and hand it to the name reader. Don't worry - it's very easy and goes very fast once you see it done the first time.

We will share details about the upcoming graduation ceremony soon. Please keep an eye on your student email.

The nearest parking garages to Centennial Hall are the Tyndall Avenue Garage and the Sixth Street Garage. Both are easy five-minute walks to the venue. Street parking on campus may also be available.

We encourage you to wear cap and gown, but you can also wear business dress. Graduation regalia (undergrad & grad students) is available for sale through the UA Bookstore. On the UA Bookstore website, under the Graduation tab (top of the page) you can select either undergrad or graduate cap & gowns to order your graduation attire.

A clear bag policy is in effect for all attendees.

We reserve seats near the stage for mentors. When your department is called, your mentor will follow you onto the stage and hood you. Graduate students being hooded must wear their cap & gown. Please send your mentor to this website if they have questions.

When you RSVP, you will indicate if you want to be contacted by the photographer or you can go to www.gradimages.com to review/order your prints.

Yes, the ceremony will be livestreamed. We will share the link to watch later in the semester.

The stage for the College of Science Convocation is wheelchair accessible.

Parking & Access

The university is committed to creating an inclusive and universal experience for commencement and convocation ceremonies. Please review the information for Commencement - Disability Access for Students and Guests in addition to the Commencement's Parking and Access information. 

Wheelchair Rentals

Please contact the following company to discuss options for wheelchair rentals. 

Please email us directly at uascigraduates@arizona.edu if you have any questions.