School of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2025
1:30-3:00pm
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2132 Hillside Road
Storrs, CT 06269-3104
Doors open for guests at 12:30 pm
December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 BSW, MSW, and PhD graduates are invited to participate.
Regalia
You will be able to purchase regalia via the online ordering portal in early 2025.
Starting in April 2025, you may purchase regalia in-person at the Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Storrs Bookstore locations. Regalia will be available for purchase through Monday, May 12, 2025.
More information is forthcoming
Ticket Information
- Each graduate will each receive 10 commencement tickets for guests. Graduates do not need tickets for themselves.
- There is no assigned seating.
- Graduates will be able to indicate if any guest will need special accommodations once the RSVP form is released.
Ticket Distribution
Information is forthcoming
General Commencement Information
Metal detectors will be in use at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. You will be asked to remove cameras, cell phones, headwear, keys, and other large metal objects. You will not need to remove belts, coins, wallets, watches/jewelry.
Balloons, banners, signs, and umbrellas will NOT be permitted. You will be asked to leave them outside or return them to your vehicle. Other prohibited items include alcohol, weapons of any kind, outside food & beverage, cameras with detachable lenses, backpacks, noise makers, laser pointers, and bags larger than 12x6x12.
Photographs of guest tickets will not be accepted for entry. All guests must have a physical ticket for entry at all ceremony venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ceremony
- Who is eligible to participate?
December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 BSW, MSW, and PhD candidates. - How do I obtain my Regalia?
Please see the Regalia section of website above. - How long will the ceremony last?
Approximately 1.5-2.0 hours. - What time should graduates arrive?
No later than 12:30 pm. - Are balloons allowed?
Balloons are NOT permitted. Guests will be asked to leave them outside or return them to their vehicle. - Will my bag be checked?
All bags will be checked upon entry. Backpacks and large bags are NOT permitted. - Can I bring food/beverages?
Outside food and beverages are NOT permitted.
Diplomas & Diploma Covers
- Will I receive my diploma during the ceremony?
No. Your diploma will be mailed to the address you have on-file in Student Admin approximately eight weeks after your conferral date. Please ensure this address is up-to-date so that your diploma will get to you without issue. - How will I receive a diploma cover?
You will receive a diploma cover at the ceremony. - How can I get a diploma cover if I am not attending the ceremony?
Please e-mail commencementoffice@uconn.edu starting on May 22, 2024, to request one. Please include your full name, full mailing address, and type of degree received (Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral) and a cover will be sent to you. No requests will be fulfilled until May 22, 2024.
Honors Cords
- Does the University distribute any cords to indicate Latin Honors?
No. The University does not distribute any cords to indicate Latin Honors.
Participation in Commencement Ceremonies
- Is my participation in the ceremony mandatory?
No. Your participation is completely voluntary. - If I do not attend, will my name still be called?
No. Your name will not be read if you are not in attendance.
Tickets
- How do I obtain guest tickets?
Please see the Ticket Information section of website above. - How many guest tickets are allocated to graduates?
Each graduate will each receive 10 commencement tickets for guests. Graduates do not need tickets for themselves. - Can a student request more tickets if the assigned number is insufficient?
Please see the Ticket Distribution section of website above. - Do children need tickets?
Children who are four years of age and older do require a ticket for entry.