{"id":10,"date":"2019-05-08T21:27:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T21:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-optics-wp.pantheonsite.io\/academicprograms\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:27:09","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.optics.arizona.edu\/academicprograms\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Spring Convocation Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Event Details & RSVP<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences cordially invites students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the college to join us on Thursday, May 14, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at 9:00 AM<\/strong> in the Student Union South Ballroom. <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0A light reception will immediately follow the program. Guests are allowed and there is no limit on number of guests per graduating student. Tickets are not required to attend. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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SECURITY & DISRUPTIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

University commencement and convocation ceremonies and celebrations are special events for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who violate Arizona Board of Regents policies, including engaging in disruptive behavior, may be accompanied outside the celebration area. Security will be on site conducting bag checks prior to the ceremony. Please ensure you and your guests arrive early to allow time for screening.<\/p>\r\n

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Parking & Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Parking is available in the Second Street Garage.<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Student Preparation for Graduation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be sure to read the information to make sure you are ready for graduation day!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Graduation Slide<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

During the ceremony, a PowerPoint slide will be displayed for every graduate. Please download the slide template HERE<\/a> 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<\/a> by Friday, May 8th.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Graduation Attire\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cap, gown and hood can be purchased directly from the\u00a0UA Bookstore,<\/a> either in person or online. Stoles of gratitude are optional.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Undergraduate Students<\/strong>
<\/em>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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Graduate Students<\/strong>
<\/em>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 <\/strong>usually select orange (for engineering) or gold (for science). PhD students<\/strong> should select the “general royal blue” PhD option.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Diplomas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u00a0Office of the Registrar<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Questions?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For questions about graduation and degree requirements, contact your academic advisor:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Undergraduate Students:<\/strong> Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor | asoergel@optics.arizona.edu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Graduate Students:<\/strong> Jini Kandyil, Senior Academic Advisor | jini@optics.arizona.edu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Questions regarding the ceremony should be directed to Channel Lemon, Senior Event Coordinator | channel@optics.arizona.edu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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