BYU's 2027 commencement is Thursday, April 22, at the Marriott Center, with college convocations April 22 and 23. UVU graduates at the UCCU Center in Orem, Wednesday through Friday, May 5-7, 2027. The two schools graduate about two weeks apart, and both fill hotels across Utah Valley.
BYU's dates are from its 2027 academic calendar; ticket, bag and broadcast details are from BYU's commencement page, which still describes the April 2026 ceremony. UVU's schedule, bag policy and parking are from its "Know Before You Go" and commencement pages. All were read Nov. 9, 2026; both schools will post more 2027 details in the spring.
The dates
| BYU | UVU | |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement | Thu., April 22, 2027 | Week of May 5-7, 2027 |
| Convocations | April 22-23 | May 5-7 (schedule below) |
| Venue | Marriott Center, Provo | UCCU Center, 800 W. University Pkwy., Orem |
| Finals end | April 21 | May 5 |
| Apply-to-graduate deadline | Nov. 15, 2026 (undergraduates) | March 31, 2027 |
| Guest tickets | Yes, up to 3 per graduate (2026) | Not mentioned |
| Bags | No bags; small clutch or diaper bag | Clear bag or small clutch |
| Parking | BYU lots (see below) | Free in any legal space on commencement days |
| Broadcast | BYUtv, BYU Radio, Classical 89 | Livestream on UVU's graduation site |
BYU: April 22, 2027
Commencement
BYU's university-wide commencement is Thursday, April 22, 2027, the day after finals end. In 2026, the ceremony started at 10 a.m. in the Marriott Center and was expected to end by 11:30 a.m. Each college then holds its own convocation, where graduates cross the stage; in 2027 those run April 22 and 23. BYU's colleges post their convocation times in the spring.
Tickets
For 2026, BYU had graduates request guest tickets online from April 1 to April 17, up to three per graduate. Seating was general admission, and a ticket didn't guarantee a seat: standby guests were admitted after 9:30 a.m. if room remained. Expect a similar process in 2027, and check the registrar's commencement page in March.
What guests can bring
The Marriott Center has a no-bag policy, with exceptions such as small clutch bags and diaper bags, and guests go through security screening with weapons detection. Our BYU basketball game-day guide covers the arena's entrances and parking.
Watching from home
BYU broadcast its 2026 commencement live on BYUtv, BYU Radio and Classical 89 KBYU-FM, and the ceremony streamed for a month afterward with a free BYUtv account.
Caps and gowns
Every graduate needs a cap and gown to take part; BYU Alumni handles orders.
UVU: May 5-7, 2027
The convocation schedule
UVU's posted schedule for May 5-7, all at the UCCU Center:
| Day | Time | College or school |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., May 5 | 5 p.m. | Woodbury School of Business |
| 7:30 p.m. | Woodbury School of Business | |
| Thu., May 6 | 8 a.m. | College of Science |
| 11 a.m. | School of Education | |
| 2 p.m. | Smith College of Engineering and Technology | |
| 5 p.m. | Smith College of Engineering and Technology | |
| Fri., May 7 | 8 a.m. | College of Health and Public Service |
| 11 a.m. | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| 2 p.m. | College of Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| 5 p.m. | School of the Arts |
Some colleges have two time slots; check with yours for which one applies. UVU also holds a university-wide commencement; in 2026 it was an evening ceremony at the UCCU Center, with doors at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony at 7:30.
Getting in
- One entrance. Guests enter through a single entrance on the northwest side of the UCCU Center; the others are closed.
- Security checkpoint for every guest, and ceremonies start on time, so arrive early.
- Bags: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one clear one-gallon resealable bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 5.6 inches. Medically necessary items are handled case by case.
- Leave at home: food and drink (including bottled water), umbrellas, signs and banners, balloons, recording equipment and glass.
Parking and accessibility
On commencement days, guests and graduates can park in any legal space on campus for free. The UCCU Center has accessible parking, elevators, accessible seating and wheelchairs to check out; for an interpreter or other accommodation, call UVU Accessibility Services at 801-863-8747.
Plan the trip now
- Book rooms early. With two universities graduating within about two weeks, hotels from Lehi to Springville fill; see our graduation weekend guide, hotels near BYU and cheaper places to stay in Provo.
- Book refundable until your graduate's convocation time is posted.
- Plan the meal. Restaurant waits run long on graduation days; reserve, or eat at an off hour.
- Check the deadlines. If your graduate hasn't applied, see applying to graduate at BYU and UVU.
Related guides
- Graduation weekend at BYU and UVU
- Applying to graduate at BYU and UVU
- BYU Winter 2027 semester dates
- UVU Spring 2027 semester dates
- A weekend in Utah Valley for visiting parents
- UCCU Center guide: parking and getting there
Hotels near the Marriott Center for BYU commencement, April 21-23, 2027
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Hotels near the UCCU Center for UVU commencement, May 5-7, 2027
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- 2027 Calendar List View, Brigham Young University. Checked November 9, 2026.
- BYU Office of the Registrar: Commencement, BYU Office of the Registrar. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Know Before You Go, Utah Valley University Graduation. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Commencement Ceremony, Utah Valley University Graduation. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Spring Semester 2027 Calendar, Utah Valley University. Checked November 9, 2026.
