S.J. Quinney College of Law

Regalia

Student regalia will be available to purchase through the Campus Store website beginning Friday, March 1^st.  These orders can be shipped to your home or picked up from the bookstore. Online order pickup for regalia will start Monday, April 2nd, click here. Orders will be charged in full when the product arrives. All regalia sales are final (no returns, no refunds).

Juris Doctorate Regalia

• PhD/Doctor Gown – Black with Red velvet trim
• PhD/Doctor Hood –  Purple with Red and White trim
• College Color Tassel  –  Purple
• Graduation Cap or Tam – Black Mortarboard or Tam (students' preference)

Masters Regalia

• Masters Gown – Black with block U on the selves 
• Masters Hood – Purple with Red and White trim
• College Color Tassel  –  Purple
• Graduation Cap – Black Mortarboard

*PILO will be offering limited quantities of rental regalia donated from previous law graduates. Please watch for emails from PILO with additional information.

Why should I take the sustainability pledge?

The Sustainability Pledge and the associated green cords were first developed through a Sustainable Campus Initiative Fund grant to a student in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The Sustainability Pledge, in conjunction with the Graduation Pledge Alliance, asks individuals to consider the impacts their job and lifestyle have on social equity and the environment, and it encourages them to improve both through individual and collective actions.

Those who commit to the Sustainability Pledge may pick up a green cord to wear at commencement and convocation to symbolize their commitment. Through this pledge, the Sustainability Office seeks to build a global community committed to social and environmental responsibility.

TAKE THE SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Where do I pick up my green cord?

You may pick up your green cord at the Level 2 Information Desk at the College of Law beginning April 8th.

Recycle your green cord.

You may drop off your green cord after graduation to the College of Law Information Desks after Convocation for reuse next year. Thank you for reducing waste!

Diploma Name

By default, the Diploma Name is a student’s Primary Name unless the student requests a change. A Diploma Name may not have a prefix, however, a suffix can be added upon written request without it being listed on the Primary Name.

• • • Example: John Smith Jr.

Below are the guidelines through which a Diploma Name may be adjusted prior to the last day of classes for the semester the student is expecting to graduate:

Preferred Name:

A preferred name may be listed on a diploma as long as the student has designated that Preferred Name in their profile using the Student Homepage. The Preferred Name may include a preferred middle name.

First Name: 

If a student has not designated a Preferred Name, a first name may be shortened in instances in which there is a commonly used short-version of the name that is recognizable as a part of the Primary Name.

• • Examples: Daniel/Dan, Frederick/Fred, Suzanne/Suzy, or Kathryn/Katie/Kate.

Middle Name:

If a student has not designated a middle name as part of their Preferred Name, a middle name may be adjusted per a student’s written request to the Graduation Division without requiring an official change to the student’s Primary Name in these circumstances:

• • Middle names may be shortened to an initial.
    • Example: Elizabeth -> E or E.
  • Middle names may be lengthened as long as the full middle name was listed as part of the student’s Primary Name at some point in the student’s history at the University of Utah.

If a student would like to add a middle name to their Primary Name, a Change of Personal Information Form should be sent to the main campus Office of the Registrar (registration@utah.edu) with the necessary documentation.

Last Name: 

The last name that is used on a diploma must coincide with a student’s Primary Name. If a last name needs to be changed, a Change of Personal Information Form should be sent to the main campus Office of the Registrar (registration@utah.edu) with the necessary documentation.

Accented Characters: 

The Diploma Name may be adjusted to have accented characters. The Notification of Graduation Change Form should be submitted to identify the characters that the student is wishing to accent on the Diploma Name.

Should you encounter any situations that are unique or if you have questions, please reach out to the Graduation Division of the Office of the Registrar (graduation@utah.edu).

How do I change my name for my diploma?

As outlined here, the University recognizes that students may wish to use a name other than their legal name in most university systems or communications. As such, prior to graduation, it is possible for a student to request to use a Preferred Name on their diploma according to the information below.

To update the Preferred Name in CIS, please follow these steps:

1. Login to CIS and then go to the Student Homepage tile.
2. Click on the Profile tile, which is the one with your name and UNID on it, and then click on the Preferred name type row.
3. Enter the new name information. (Last names cannot be changed via this method).
4. Click the save button.
5. Notify the Graduation Division (graduation@utah.edu) and Cc the Law Registrar (registrar@law.utah.edu) in writing that you desire to use your Preferred Name on your diploma. This must be done by the last day of classes for the semester the student is expecting to graduate. In addition, to have the Preferred Name included in the Spring Convocation Programs, these steps must be completed by March 1st.

Diploma Size

The JD diploma is 12 x 17 inches.

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are typically ordered within a week of your degree being awarded after review by the Graduation Division, however, students most likely will not receive their diploma for three months.  Please use the online Campus Information System (CIS) to make any corrections to your mailing address to ensure the proper delivery of your diploma.

Diploma Tracking & Replacement

Please click here for more information.

Can I get my diploma if there is a hold on my records?

If the hold restricts release, your diploma cannot be released until the hold has been removed. Diplomas will not be issued until all financial obligations to the University of Utah have been cleared.

Should you encounter any situations that are unique or if you have questions, please reach out to the Graduation Division of the Office of the Registrar (graduation@utah.edu).

Anyone requiring an interpreter (ASL or foreign language) or reserved ADA seating, please contact Kris Monty at Kris.Monty@law.utah.edu by Friday, April 26, 2024 for accommodations.

Students with disabilities may also give reasonable prior notice and request accommodations through the Center for Disability Services at (801) 581-5020 (voice/TDD).

The S.J. Quinney College of Law permits JD graduates to be hooded by a Guest Hooder at the Convocation Ceremony. This individual must be an immediate family member (i.e., parent, grandparent, guardian, sibling, or spouse) who holds a doctorate degree (e.g. JD, MD, PhD, DDS, etc.).

You may request a Guest Hooder by completing the Guest Hooder Application. Requests must be submitted no later than Friday, April 12, 2024.  Late requests will not be accepted. All requests will be reviewed by the Dean.

Guest Hooder Application

If approved, you and your Guest Hooder will receive more information about their role once the review process is complete.

Guest Hooders should wear business professional attire. They are not required to wear regalia, though they are welcome to if they already possess it. The S.J. Quinney College of Law will not provide regalia to Guest Hooders.

To enter Kingsbury Hall, ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE A TICKET INCLUDING CHILDREN. Tickets will be available for pick up at the S.J. Quinney College of Law in April. Graduating students can pick up tickets for the Convocation Ceremony:

• Starting on April 8^th, each graduating JD and MLS student can pick up their College of Law Convocation tickets. As a reminder, Convocation will be on Friday, May 10^th at Kingsbury Hall at 9:30 am.
• Tickets will be available to pick up at the 2^nd Floor info desk. The desk is staffed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• You need a photo ID when picking up tickets. Your UCard is just fine for this.
• All guests must be ticketed – this includes children and babes in arms (venue rules, not ours). Graduating students do NOT need a ticket to attend.
• Each student may get up to 10 tickets. Tickets must be picked up by 7:00 pm on Monday, April 22^nd. Starting at 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 23^rd all remaining tickets will be released. At that time, students may get up to 10 additional tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• When picking up your tickets, please indicate whether any of your guests need ADA accommodations.
• If are not able to pick up your tickets, please email the Office of Student Affairs to make arrangements.
• Tickets cannot be reprinted, so please don’t misplace them.
• The Convocation will be live-streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person (details forthcoming).
• Finally, you’ll be asked to provide an RSVP count for those attending the reception at the Law Building following Convocation. The reception will begin at approximately 11:30 am.