Participate in Graduation

Pick up Your Convocation Pack—April 24, 2025 

On Thursday, April 24, pick up your BYU Marriott convocation pack and some free ice cream in the Tanner Building! The pack includes required items that you will need in order to walk at graduation.

If you’re unable to pick up your packet, contact marriottgraduation@byu.edu for alternative pick up options.

Visit the BYU Marriott Shop—April 24, 2025 

After picking up your convocation pack, the BYU Marriott Shop on Thursday, April 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to purchase BYU Marriott branded apparel and accessories. Credit cards only—no cash or Venmo. 

Attend Commencement—April 24, 2025

Commencement is for all BYU graduates. It will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 10 a.m. in the Marriott Center. See the BYU Commencement page for more information. 

Graduating students 

  • You must wear a cap and gown to attend commencement and convocation. You can purchase graduation regalia at the Grad Fair. For more information, see the Caps and Gowns web page. 
  • Arrive at the ASB northeast parking lot by 8:45 a.m.  
  • Line up in the BYU Marriott line by 9 a.m. 

Guests 

  • Tickets are required, and graduates may receive up to three tickets. The ticket portal will open in April. See the BYU Commencement page for more details. 
  • Marriott Center doors open at 8:30 a.m. 
  • Please be seated by 9:15 a.m. 
  • The Marriott Center has adopted a NO BAG policy. Visit the Marriott Center website for more information on the Marriott Center bag policy, security measures, prohibited items, seat maps (including ADA seating), disability accommodations, and parking. 
  • Commencement will be broadcast for those who cannot attend in person.

Attend Convocation—April 25, 2025

Graduates will attend one of two in-person convocation sessions at the Marriott Center. All students who graduate during the 2024–25 academic year1 are invited to participate in the April 2025 graduation ceremonies. Guests2 are welcome to come and cheer as we honor each BYU Marriott graduate. 

BYU Marriott hold convocation on Friday, April 25, 2025, in two sessions, divided by programs, at the following times: 

  • 2:30 p.m.—Entrepreneurship, experience design, finance, global supply chain, human resources, marketing, strategy, general business, and bachelor of general studies—business graduates 
  • 5:30 p.m.—MAcc, MBA/EMBA, MISM, MPA/EMPA, accounting, and information systems graduates 

Each convocation ceremony will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and include remarks from a guest speaker (TBA) and graduating students will have their names read as they walk across the stage and receive their diploma cover. The actual diploma will be mailed to graduates five to eight weeks after graduation. 

Graduates 

  • A cap and gown is required to participate in graduation ceremonies. To maintain the dignity of the graduation services, graduates are requested not to alter or embellish the cap (mortarboard) or gown. (See the university’s Graduation FAQ page). Robes must remain zipped up during convocation. 
  • Business dress and comfortable shoes are recommended beneath gowns. 
  • One hour prior to the convocation start time, graduates should arrive at the southeast corner of the Marriott Center, rain or shine. Bring your name card and proceed to the Marriott Center floor through your program’s corresponding portal. Once on the floor, find your program section and take a seat. If you don’t yet have a name card, you will need to pick up your card at the check-in area on the southeast corner and then receive further instructions. 
  • Leave belongings and babies with guests (cell phones permitted).
  • Graduates who would like to walk with a BYU graduating spouse or sibling (who also meets the convocation graduating requirements) must complete this survey. 

Guests 

  • No tickets are required for convocation. 
  • Please be seated 30 minutes prior. 
  • Processional begins 15 minutes prior. 
  • The convocation ceremony lasts approximately 1.5–2 hours. 

Helpful Information 

1To walk the stage during April 2025 convocation, students must have graduated from BYU in December 2024, or be graduating in April 2025, June 2025, or August 2025. The university is discouraging past graduates from walking during this year’s convocation. Students graduating in December 2025 are encouraged to walk in April 2026. 

2No tickets are required to attend convocation, so graduates may invite as many family members and friends as you like. Please note that commencement requires tickets (see BYU Commencement). 

Marriott Center Information and Policies 

The Marriott Center has adopted a NO BAG policy.  
Exception: Small clutch bags, no larger than 5″ x 8″ x 1″ with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the arena; medically necessary items or diaper bags will also be permitted after inspection. Security measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of all guests and personnel within the facility. 

ADA seating in the Marriott Center is accessible via the concourse level of the arena just inside portals F, H, L, T, and Y. Guests can access the concourse level from the north side of the the Marriott Center via the elevator on the ticket level. For more information, visit the Marriott Center website, select the Info & Policies tab, and scroll to Disability Accommodations. For additional assistance, call Guest Services at (801) 422-5608. 
 
Visit the Marriott Center website for more information on the Marriott Center bag policy, security measures, prohibited items, seat maps (including ADA seating), disability accommodations, and parking. 

The map shows where BYU Marriott students will gather for Commencement (Thursday, April 24) and Convocation (Friday, April 25). 

Map shows where BYU Marriott students will gather for Commencement