Graduation Information

Each student must officially apply to graduate. See graduation application instructions and deadlines.

Grad Fair—March 4–6, 2025

Get ready for graduation by visiting the Grad Fair in the Hinckley Center Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 4–6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. BYU Alumni will be hosting the BYU Store and other vendors who offer services and assistance to help you prepare for the big day. You’ll be able to order:

  • Caps and gowns
  • Diploma frames
  • Graduation announcements
  • Class jewelry

Grad Bash—April 11, 2025

Hosted by BYU Alumni, Grad Bash will be held Friday, April 11, 6–10 p.m. New graduates will gather at LaVell Edwards Stadium to celebrate and to make the evening a great success. The party will include food, fun, alumni resources, chapters info, college booths, and a drone show.

Registration for Grad Bash is required. Tickets are free for each graduate and $15 for guests. Tickets will go on sale on February 27, 2025. See Grad Bash 2025 for more information.

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. If you haven’t yet ordered your cap and gown, you will need to purchase them in-person at Grad Fair (see above for Grad Fair details). 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 required (up to three guests). The ticket portal will be open starting 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. 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 such as weapons detection systems will be implemented to ensure the safety of all guests and personnel within the facility.

    For more information on the Marriott Center bag policy, prohibited items, seat maps (including ADA seating), and parking, click Marriott Center. For Disability Accommodations, click Marriott Center, then choose Info & Policies and scroll to Disability Accommodations.
  • Commencement will be broadcast

Convocation—April 25, 2025

Graduates from all programs within BYU’s Marriott School of Business will attend one of two in-person convocation sessions to be held at the Marriott Center. All students who graduate during the 2024–25 academic year1 are invited to participate in the April 2025 graduation ceremonies. Family2 and friends are welcome to come and cheer as we honor each BYU Marriott graduate.

  • BYU Marriott programs will hold convocation on Friday, April 25, 2025, in two sessions 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

During this momentous occasion, we will first hear from a guest speaker (TBA). After the speaker’s address, graduating students’ names will be read as they walk across the stage to be recognized and receive their diploma cover. The in-person ceremony will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The actual diploma will be mailed to graduates five to eight weeks after graduation.

Graduates

  • Arrive at the southeast corner of the Marriott Center, rain or shine, one hour prior to the convocation start time. 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)

Guests

  • No tickets 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 you may invite as many family members and friends as you like. Please note that commencement requires tickets (see BYU Commencement).
  • 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; it is not appropriate. (See the university’s Graduation FAQ page).
  • What to wear
    • Business dress beneath your robe. Please keep your robe zipped up during convocation.
    • Comfortable shoes as you’ll be walking a lot and climbing a lot of stairs
  • Leave belongings and babies with guests. Cell phones are permitted.
  • Graduates who would like to walk with a BYU graduating spouse or sibling (who also meets the convocation graduating requirements in the above bullet1) must complete this survey.
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 such as weapons detection systems 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, click Marriott Center, then choose Info & Policies and scroll to Disability Accommodations. For additional assistance, call Guest Services at 801.422.5608.

    For more information on the bag policy, prohibited items, seat maps, and parking, click Marriott Center.

Where to gather for commencement and convocation
Map shows where BYU Marriott students will gather for Commencement (Thursday, April 24) and Convocation (Friday, April 25).

Photo Opportunities

Backdrop Displays

Branded backdrop displays will be set up in the Tanner Building from April 7 through May 1. These unique photo ops are a fun place to snap selfies and pose with friends and family. You’ll also be able to tag and share your photos using #byumarriottgrad #byugrad.

Social Media Recognition

  • Use #byumarriottgrad to share your celebration with the college.
  • Use #byugrad to share your celebration with the university.

Receptions

For information regarding program-specific graduation activities and receptions, please check with your program department.

Diploma Info

Once degrees have been posted, graduates will be sent their diploma within five to eight weeks after graduation.

To ensure these graduation and future alumni-related mailings reach you, please check and update your “mailing address” in the BYU directory.

Musical Auditions

Musical Auditions

Each year we hold musical auditions for students who are interested in performing at convocation. If you are musically inclined, are a graduating student, and plan to attend the convocation ceremony on Friday, April 25, in the Marriott Center, we invite you to audition with us!

Audition registration for 2025 convocation is now open and must be completed by Thursday, February 20. Auditions will be held on Friday, February 21, and Monday, February 24. For more information about audition criteria, please review the audition registration website.

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Find the latest information on the university’s graduation dates, deadlines, and commencement exercises, along with instructions for ordering required attendee tickets at BYU Commencement.