2024 Winter Convocation Ceremony
Event Details & RSVP
The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences cordially invites students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the college to join us on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Meinel 307 for the 2024 Winter Convocation Ceremony. A light reception will immediately follow the program in the Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby. Guests are allowed and there is no limit on number of guests per graduating student. Tickets are not required to attend.
To RSVP, please click here and complete the online form.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available in Cherry Ave Garage. Parking will be available on a first come first served basis.
Be Prepared for Graduation
Be sure to read the information to make sure you are ready for graduation day!
Graduation Slide
During the ceremony, a PowerPoint slide will be displayed for every graduate. Please download the slide template HERE and update it with your information (name, degree, photo, advisor, thesis/dissertation title, quote/plans/note of thanks). Do not modify the file layout or formatting. Upload your PowerPoint slide the UA Box folder HERE by Monday, December 16, 2024.
Graduation Attire
Cap, gown and hood can be purchased directly from the UA Bookstore, either in person or online. Stoles of gratitude are optional.
Undergraduate Students
OSC will provide a college-specific tassel for undergraduate students. If you wish to have the tassel for senior photos, you may pick this up in Meinel 403 by showing an ID. Otherwise, you will get the tassel when checking in on the day of the convocation ceremony.
Graduate Students
OSC will provide a college-specific tassel for graduate students when checking in on the day of the convocation ceremony. The most important piece is the regalia hood, which will be placed on you by the Dean or your faculty advisor during the ceremony. Since Optical Sciences does not have a designated hood color, MS students usually select orange (for engineering) or gold (for science). PhD students should select the “general royal blue” PhD option. The Graduate Professional Student Council (GPSC) offers free cap and gown rental to graduate students, while supplies last. Click here for more information.
Diplomas
Diplomas are printed and sent from a third party and managed by the Office of the Registrar. Diplomas will be mailed to your Permanent Address in UAccess, unless you specify a separate Diploma Mailing Address. To learn more about the diploma process, check the website of the Office of the Registrar.
Questions?
For questions about graduation and degree requirements, contact your academic advisor:
Undergraduate Students: Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor | asoergel@optics.arizona.edu
Graduate Students: Jini Kandyil, Senior Academic Advisor | jini@optics.arizona.edu
Questions regarding the ceremony should be directed to Channel Lemon, Senior Event Coordinator | channel@optics.arizona.edu