Graduate Information

Complete the graduation application within the mySUU Portal by the deadline date that corresponds to your last semester. A $50 late fee will be applied to all late applications.

February 15, 2024: You will not graduate as a Fall 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 graduate if you do NOT apply for graduation by this date. This is also the last day to have your name printed in the commencement program and participate in the Spring 2024 Ceremonies.

All fees must be paid and your graduation survey completed before your transcript or diploma is released.

Regalia will be distributed at Hunter Alumni Center during the Grad Fair :

• March 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• March 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• April 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• April 26, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Graduates unable to attend the Grad Fair can authorize an individual to pick up their regalia by completing the Regalia Authorization Form. To explore other pick up options, please email Trekker Burt. 

The University provides one regalia package to graduates free of charge, and regalia does not need to be returned. 

Caps, gowns and tassels are required for all graduates to participate in both the university and individual college degree ceremonies.

Order your Regalia

Summa Cum Laude (combined GPA 3.8 or higher) or Magna Cum Laude (combined GPA 3.6 - 3.79999) medallions, awarded to graduates receiving a bachelor's degree, can be picked up at the Grad Fair. Graduates who qualify for a medallion are notified in April. There is no charge for a medallion, and eligible graduates do not need to apply or order a medallion. To know whether your GPA qualifies you for a medallion or for answers to other questions regarding medallions, please email Blair Bentley in the Registrar's Office or call 435-586-7715.

Please complete the ADA request form for all graduates & guests who will require special ADA accommodations Graduation weekend. Requests should be made by Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

All graduates are required to complete a Grad Questionnaire. The questionnaire is in the mySUU Portal and will open two weeks before the end of your last semester. Contact SUU's Career Center or call 435-586-5420 if you have any questions.

CB Announcements is the official provider of graduation announcements for Southern Utah University. A company representative will be at the SUU Bookstore in February taking orders for personalized graduation announcements. Contact the SUU Bookstore at 435-586-7995 for the exact date. Orders can also be placed at cbgrad.com and are typically shipped within 3-5 business days.

The SUU Bookstore will have non-personalized graduation announcements (10/pack) available for purchase.

A professional photographer from Island Photography will be taking photographs of each graduate as they are recognized at the college convocations. Within 48 hours after your college convocation, you will be emailed a secure link and a PIN to view and order your photos.Register the emails of family and friends so they receive a direct link to your proofs. Questions? Call 1-800-869-0908 or email custserv@islandphoto.com.

Floral bouquets and leis will be available for purchase at three different locations surrounding the America First Event Center, along with a commemorative t-shirt. For a contact-free customer experience, purchase your flowers and t-shirt in advance and then pick-up your order on site at any one of the booths on commencement day.

Graduates who have spouses or immediate family members graduating in different colleges may request to have their degrees awarded in the same college convocation ceremony. Requests must be made no later than Friday, April 19, 2024, at 5 p.m. The graduate wishing to switch his/her college convocation ceremony must make the request by emailing graduation@suu.edu.

All graduates are encouraged to attend the University Commencement Ceremony and their respective College Degree Convocation Ceremonies unless excused by the Registrar's Office. If you have questions please email Blair Bentley at 435-586-7715 or at bentley@suu.edu.