Participate in Graduation

Register for Convocation—March 28

Convocation Pack Pickup Update

Graduates needed to complete the convocation registration process online by March 28 (Convocation pack pickup is no longer required). Instructions on how to complete the registration process were sent to each graduate’s BYU email.

For questions about registering for convocation, please email marriottgraduation@byu.edu.

Convocation Stage Pass

Upon completing convocation registration, graduates were emailed a stage pass. The stage pass is a digital version of the traditional printed graduate card, uniquely assigned to each grad with a QR code. This code is scanned as graduates walk across the stage to display and announce their name. Graduates must have their stage pass with them at convocation.

Upon receiving the stage pass, it is recommend that graduates do one (or more) of the following:

  1. Save it to your digital wallet
  2. Take a screenshot and save it to your camera roll
  3. Download and print a paper copy to bring to convocation
  4. Optional: If you completed registration before the deadline, you can pick up a pre-populated sticker from the convocation help desk on April 24 (12–4 p.m.) in W408/410 TNRB. This sticker can be placed inside your regalia for easy access to your stage pass during the ceremony.

Visit BYU Marriott’s Graduation Open House—April 24, 2025

BYU Marriot Shop

The BYU Marriott Shop was open after commencement from 12–4 p.m. in W408/410 TNRB featuring exclusive merchandise. Credit cards only—no cash.

Convocation Help Desk

During the open house, a convocation help desk was available in W408/410 TNRB from 12–4 p.m. Graduates who registered for convocation could visit the help desk or to pickup the optional stage pass sticker which could be put inside their regalia.

Graduates who missed the registration deadline must visit the convocation help desk to seek approval to walk and obtain a stage pass. A stage pass is required to participate in convocation.

Ice Cream & Tanner Building Photo Spots

Make graduation even sweeter with FREE BYU Creamery ice cream. Stop by the Tanner Building after commencement with your family to enjoy your treat and capture the moment at one of the many photo spots throughout the building.

Attend Commencement—April 24, 2025

Commencement is for all BYU graduates. It was 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 attended one of two in-person convocation sessions at the Marriott Center. All students who graduate during the 2024–25 academic year1 were invited to participate in the April 2025 graduation ceremonies. Guests2 were welcome to come and cheer as we honored each BYU Marriott graduate. 

BYU Marriott held 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 lasted approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and included remarks from guest speaker Lewis L. (Lee) Bird. Graduating students had their names read as they walked across the stage and received their diploma cover. The actual diploma will be mailed to graduates five to eight weeks after graduation. 

View the convocation program.

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 stage pass and line up alphabetically with your program.
  • 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. 

For families and friends who could not attend in person, BYU livestreamed both BYU Marriott convocation ceremonies (2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.). These ceremonies were not recorded.

Helpful Information 

1To walk the stage during April 2025 convocation, students must have graduated from BYU in December 2024, 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