University Commencement Celebration - Friday, May 4, 2012
11:00 a.m. • Graduate Processional Line-Up • Upper Quad
All SUU graduates, dressed in cap and gown, should meet at the Upper Quad to participate in the formal Commencement processional that will march across campus and into the University-wide ceremony. Please visit the Graduates Page for line-up locations.
12:00 p.m. • University-wide Commencement Ceremony • Centrum Arena (109 South 800 West)
The main Commencement Ceremony is a formal celebration for all SUU graduates, guests, faculty and staff. This ceremony features SUU’s keynote commencement speaker, the awarding of this year’s honorary doctorate degrees, an address from SUU President Michael T. Benson, the formal moving of the tassel, an address from the student speaker for the Class of 2012 and special recognitions of select students, faculty and staff.
Ceremony Attendance
- General Admission Guest Seating
- First-come, first-served
- Guests who require special ADA accommodations should contact the Office of the Vice President of Student Services (435-865-8022; alldrege@suu.edu)
- Attention Graduation Guests: For more information to assist you on your visit to SUU, please visit Guest Information
- Graduates should march into the ceremony in cap and gown as part of the formal processional across campus.
- All associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates are expected to attend unless excused by the Regisrar’s Office (435-586-7715; johnson_s@suu.edu)
2012 Commencement Honors
- Honorary Guests
- Keynote Speaker: TBA
- SUU’s Class of 2012 Honorary Doctorate Degree Recipients: TBA
- Honorary Students
- Class of 2012 Student Speaker: TBA
- Class of 2012 Valedictorian: TBA
- Honorary Faculty & Staff
- 2012 Faculty Award Recipients: TBA
- 2012 Staff Award Recipients: TBA
1:30 p.m. • Graduation Celebration (free)• Multipurpose Quad
All graduates and their guests are invited to join SUU’s faculty and staff in celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2012 at an informal gathering immediately following the main Commencement ceremony. Live entertainment and refreshments for all.
