When & Where


Arizona Daily Wildcat
Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Schedule of college graduation ceremonies

Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs

Wednesday. 21st Annual Graduation Convocation. 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Centennial Hall

College of Science and College of Engineering Mathematics

Thursday. Cap and gown optional. 1 p.m. Centennial Hall

College of Education

Thursday. With individual recognition of undergraduates, post-baccalaureate and graduate students in attendance at Tucson Convention Center, Exhibition Halls B and C. Students must RSVP. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

College of Fine Arts

Thursday. Students check in at the east side backstage door by 5 p.m. Academic Regalia required. Graduate students hooded. 5:30 p.m. Centennial Hall

African American Student Affairs

Thursday. Department of multicultural programs and services to honor the successes of students during the months of April and May. 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, South Ballroom

College of Engineering

Friday. RSVP only. Pre-Commencement activities are planned by each department:

  • Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Pre-Commencement. 6 p.m. Social Sciences building, Room 100

  • Biosystems Engineering Pre-Commencement. 7 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Santa Rita Room

  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering Pre-Commencement. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Dinner, Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 E. Second St.

  • Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Pre-Commencement. 5 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Gallagher Theater.

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Pre-Commencement. 4 p.m. Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 E. Second St.

  • Engineering Bachelor of Arts Pre-Commencement. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sheraton Tucson, Park Grove Room, 5151 E. Grant Road

  • Engineering Management Pre-Commencement. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sheraton Tucson, Park Grove Room, 5151 E. Grant Road

  • Engineering Physics Pre-Commencement. 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Physics and Atmospheric Sciences building, Room 170C

  • Hydrology and Water Resources Pre-Commencement. Noon. El Parador Restaurant, 2744 E. Broadway Blvd.

  • Materials Science and Engineering Pre-Commencement. 6 p.m. Four Points Sheraton, 1900 E. Speedway Blvd.

  • Mining and Geological Engineering Pre-Commencement. 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Student Union Memorial Center, Presidio Room

  • Optical Sciences and Engineering Pre-Commencement. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Manuel T. Pacheco Integrated Learning Center, Room 119.

  • Systems and Industrial Engineering Pre-Commencement. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sheraton Tucson, Park Grove Room, 5151 E. Grant Road.

    College of Pharmacy

    Friday. Convocation. 9 a.m. Centennial Hall

    Navy/Marines ROTC

    Friday. Commissioning Ceremonies - United States Navy and Marine Corps. 9 a.m. Stevie Eller Dance Theater.

    Army ROTC

    Friday. Commissioning Ceremonies - United States Army. 9 a.m. Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 E. Second St.

    College of Humanities

    Friday. Pre-Commencement luncheon for bachelor of arts candidates at Student Union Grand Ballroom. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-Commencement Hooding Ceremony for master of arts, master of fine arts and doctor of philosophy candidates at Modern Languages Auditorium. 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

    College of Nursing

    Friday. Graduates will be

    recognized individually and awards will be presented. 2 p.m. Centennial Hall

    College of Medicine

    Friday. Undergraduates in Physiology convocation and reception. Refreshments will be served. 3 p.m. Crowder Hall. Doctors of Medicine convocation and reception. 6 p.m. Centennial Hall

    College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

    Friday. $6 per person for guests, $4 to cover parking. Academic regalia required for graduates. 3 p.m. Tucson Convention Center Arena, 260 S. Church Ave.

    University College

    Friday. Reception 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Academic attire is optional for graduates. RSVP at 621-7763. Slonaker House

    Eller College of Management

    Friday. Professional dress is requested. 5 p.m. McKale Center

    Native American and Student Affairs

    Saturday. Department of Multicultural Programs and Services to honor the successes of students during the months of April and May. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Education building, Kiva Auditorium

    Air Force ROTC

    Saturday. Commissioning Ceremonies - United States Air Force. Contact the AFROTC detachment at 626-8827 for more information

    College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Saturday. Seating and registration from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Mementos and special awards will be presented individually to graduates. Light refreshments will be served. Centennial Hall

    College of Public Health

    Saturday. A brunch will immediately follow in the courtyard. Please RSVP at 626-3200, ext. 107. 9:30 a.m. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.

    College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

    Saturday. Light refreshments. 11 a.m. Crowder Hall

    College of Law

    Saturday. Reception will immediately follow on the Arizona State Museum lawn. 2 p.m. Centennial Hall