The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

We will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for our spring graduates in Thompson-Boling Arena in May. Congratulations graduates!

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Upcoming Ceremonies

• The spring graduate hooding ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. on May 20, and the undergraduate commencement ceremonies will be split into colleges over the weekend. All ceremonies will be held in Thompson-Boling Arena.
• The university does not host a summer commencement ceremony. Summer graduates typically have the option to attend spring or fall ceremonies.
• The “Official Graduation Date” refers to the date printed on one’s diploma, not necessarily the date of commencement.

About the Spring 2022 Ceremonies

• Ceremonies last approximately 2 hours.
• Undergraduates from each college participate in separate ceremonies.
• Professional photos will be taken by Big Orange Professional Photography (BOPP) during the ceremony.
• Students cross an ADA-compliant ramp as their name is called.
• Doctoral and professional students will be hooded during the graduate hooding ceremony.
• Students pause on the ramp for a formal photo.
• There are currently no plans to require tickets for guest entry. Graduates will be contacted if anything changes.
• If you earned your undergraduate degree in a previous term and are wishing to participate in the spring ceremony, you must contact the Office of the University Registrar to request permission and provide justification. If you are a graduate student, please contact the Graduate School to request permission and provide justification.

Webcast

All ceremonies are webcast.

Questions?

For questions about degree requirements and diplomas, contact diplomas@utk.edu.

For questions about commencement registration and ceremony details, contact commencement@utk.edu.