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Graduation Ceremonies

What is Graduation?

Graduation is the term we use when you have finished all of your required courses and have been cleared to receive your degree. Graduation is not the same thing as participating in a graduation ceremony.

Graduation Ceremonies

Ceremonies are held only in April. Spring/Summer and December graduates are invited to attend the April graduation ceremonies. Find more information regarding current graduation ceremonies here.

Commencement vs. Convocation
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Commencement

A celebration put on by BYU in the Marriott Center, where graduates from all colleges are invited to attend. More information here.

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Convocation

A college-specific ceremony. In this ceremony graduates will "walk" and receive their diploma covers. More information here.

Graduation

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Graduation Ceremonies
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