Commencement Information

College of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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Commencement

If you plan to participate in the UW Commencement Ceremony

  • Apply to graduate in WyoRecords.
    • This is the MOST important step. This is the only step that MUST be completed in order for students to receive their diploma, whether or not they attend commencement!
  • Register to walk using the Commencement Participation Form.
  • Order your Commencement Regalia through the University Store by April 3.
    • 2026 regalia launches at the UW store during Grad Fair on April 1st-April 2nd
    • Students can receive regalia items early by speaking with the UW Store, particularly if they have graduation photos booked
    • Regalia is available online through the UW Store catalog or in-store from Grad Fair through commencement day. Graduates are encouraged to order/purchase early enough to try on their items prior to commencement. If ordering online, they should plan to place their order at least 4 weeks in advance in case they need to exchange any items.
  • Check out the UW Commencement webpage for up-to-date information, deadlines and checklists.

Bachelors:

  • Engineering, computer science, and construction management students: Make sure you have completed your degree checksheet with your advisor.
    Engineering students – Take the FE Exam by the last day of the semester. Click here for more information: FE Instructions.
  • The Spring 2025 ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Arena Auditorium. Be at the Fieldhouse by 7:30 a.m.
  • Please note that the Fieldhouse is a space for graduates only. Families are welcome to wait for their graduates in the Arena Auditorium.

Graduate Students:

  • See your department for all required paperwork and deadlines.
  • The Spring 2025 ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the Arena Auditorium. Master's students, be at the Fieldhouse by 10:30 a.m. where you will be hooded prior to the ceremony. Doctoral Students, be at the Fieldhouse by 11:30 am.
  • Confirm with your Advisor/Committee Chair that you are eligible to be hooded at the ceremony, and confirm who will be hooding you.
    • Master's students: Plan to arrive at the War Memorial Fieldhouse at 10:30 AM. Check in with your college's table in the Fieldhouse to get settled and receive any final instructions.
      • Coordinate with the faculty hooding you to attend hooding photography between 10:30-11:50 AM.
    • Doctoral students: Plan to arrive at the War Memorial Fieldhouse at 11:30 AM. Check in with your college's table in the Fieldhouse to get settled and receive any final instructions.
  • Please note that the Fieldhouse is a space for graduates only. Families are welcome to wait for their graduates in the Arena Auditorium.

Order of the Engineer and The Pledge of the Computing Professional

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences cordially invites all graduates to a Convocation Cerermony. This will include the Induction Ceremony of the Order of the Engineer and The Pledge of the Computing Professional on Wednesday, May 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the Engineering, Education, and Research Building (EERB) Atrium. All graduates in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, along with their families, are invited to attend. Dress attire is business casual. RSVP by April 1, at Convocation RSVP Here

Students – you will need your ring size. If you don't know your ring size, go to the CEPS Susan McCormack Center for Student Succes Office (EN 2085) and use the ring sizer. The Order of the Engineer ring is worn on the smallest (pinky) finger of your writing hand. There are two numbers on the ring sizer - use the smaller number. A dash means a half size (so 7- means 7½). You must attend the event to receive your ring and/or pin.

To order your ring or pin please scan the QR code below. 
Convocation RSVP and ring order QR code

 

If you have additional questions, contact Mindy Zwieg.