Today is your day
Congrats! It’s time to celebrate your achievement surrounded by people who are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Welcome to a community of over 1 million alumni.
The Phoenix ceremonies will be livestreamed. Please choose the ceremony based on your registration time:
Morning ceremony – starts at 10:30 am MST
Afternoon ceremony – starts at 3:30 pm MST
Live streams will be available for viewing up to 30 days after ceremony.
Day of commencement
Safety at the ceremony is our top priority. There is a clear bag policy at this venue. All bags are subject to search. There will be a limited amount of lockers available for a fee on the day of the ceremony.
Graduate information
Bring your cap and gown. Additionally, bachelor’s degree students must bring their stoles and master’s degree and doctoral students must bring their hoods. Use a cool iron, if necessary, to ensure a wrinkle-free appearance.
The deadline to order standard regalia is April 16, 2023 (by midnight) without additional shipping charges. The final deadline will be April 21, 2023, with expedited shipping charges. The deadline for doctoral graduates to order Academic Apparel level regalia is March 1, 2023.
You can order regalia through the Herff Jones website.
Please contact Herff Jones, Stan Howard for any regalia needs or questions at stan.howard@comcast.net or 480-219-3247. Limited amount of regalia will be available on the day of the ceremony for purchase (cash or credit).
Military graduates: Remember to bring your cord to the ceremony. The military cord is available to order at no charge on the regalia web site. If this was not ordered, they will be available on the day of the ceremony.
Regalia protocols and attire:
Out of respect and courtesy to the University and graduates, we ask that candidates and faculty do not alter their caps and gowns; however, if graduates do alter their caps, we ask that they respect their fellow graduates by wearing their regalia (cap/gown) in a manner that prohibits the use of any offensive or obscene pictures, words, or reference. If students violate any of these prohibited items, they may be asked to remove or alter these items.
Upon arrival, graduates will be directed to a “grad central” area on the concourse. We will have the following tables available:
University staff will be available to assist with any questions regarding ceremony logistics.
The University identifies graduates registered for the commencement who are eligible for the honor cord. If you are eligible to receive an honor cord, one will be provided to you at no cost on the day of commencement. This cord is not part of the President or Dean lists.
Graduates eligible to participate in a ceremony and meet the honors criteria can receive a cord.
Bachelor's degree students with program completion date of 12/31/2021 or before:
The University has coordinated with GradImages Photography to photograph graduates at the ceremony. There will be two photo opportunities during the ceremony: one when going up to the stage and another when crossing the stage.
GradImages Photography
service@gradimages.com
800-261-2576
You will get a printed program the day of the ceremony. The digital program version will be viewable 3 days prior to the ceremony date and up to 30 days following the conclusion of the ceremony.
Visit the official University of Phoenix Commencement Program site. Select “Phoenix” from the “What is your Ceremony Location?” drop-down menu.
Hotels with discounted rates
These are available on a first come, first serve basis with a limited amount of rooms available with each block. The rate does not include tax or any other fees.
10 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Rate: starts at $209
Deadline: March 30, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
802 East Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85006
Rate: starts at $169/night
Deadline: reserve by April 6, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
414 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Rate: starts at $189/night
Deadline: reserve by April 6, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
333 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004-2121
Rate: starts at $219/night
Deadline: reserve by April 6, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
50 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Rate: starts at $209/night
Deadline: reserve by April 6, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
15 East Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Rate: starts at $229/night
Deadline: reserve by April 6, 2023 (or sooner if room block is filled)
We would love for you to share any ceremony photos and stories about your educational journey on Facebook.
If you have any questions, please email us at uopxcommencement@phoenix.edu.