CS Graduation Celebration
May 14, 2026
Spring 2026 Computer Science Graduation Celebration - Celebrate this milestone and your new beginnings!
Department of Computer Science Graduation Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 14
Ceremony: 2:00 p.m.
Doors Open: 1:15 p.m.
Location: Bear Down Building
RSVP deadline: TBD
Questions? Email admin@cs.arizona.edu
College of Science Convocation
Date: Friday, May 15
Ceremony: 9:00 a.m.
Doors Open: 8:00 a.m.
Student Check-In: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Location: McKale Center
Questions? Email uascigraduates@arizona.edu
We are planning to live stream the Spring 2026 CS Graduation Celebration. Link will be posted, when available.
Frequently Asked Questions : Graduating Students
Thursday, May 14 at 2:00pm at the Bear Down Building. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Graduating students check-in instructions will be sent to their UA email.
RSVP form will be emailed to graduating students.
The College of Science has a separate RSVP process, information sent to students via email. Refer to information on the College of Science Convocation page.
Email admin@cs.arizona.edu as soon as possible.
For the College of Science graduation celebration, refer to the College of Science Convocation page.
Graduating students may bring up to two (2) guests to the Computer Science Graduation Celebration. After the RSVP deadline, graduating students will be notified if there are any extra tickets for additional guests.
Open seating.
A personalized slide will be displayed with your name, academic information (major, minor, certificate), your post-UA plans, and a quote and/or text you wish to provide to share with others (thank you, shoutouts, etc.). Graduating students will receive a token from the department to signify your entry into an exclusive group : "UA CS Alumni".
Diplomas are sent out to students by the University of Arizona, after conferral and posting of degrees. Refer to Diploma Information.
Yes, CS staff members will be taking pictures throughout the event. Graduating students will be emailed a link to a folder with pictures.
Information about the College of Science Convocation, including RSVP instructions can be found here: College of Science Convocation
The University of Arizona Commencement occurs in Spring. Fall/Winter graduating students are invited to attend/return for the UA Commencement in Spring. Information about UA Commencement can be found at https://commencement.arizona.edu/ .
Sign up for our CS Alumni Newsletter to get updates about the department and your fellow alumni. Follow and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook, and Instagram. Contact Martin Marquez (martinmarquez@arizona.edu) if you would like to get involved with our alumni initiatives (CS Alumni Spotlights, Mentoring, and Outreach).
Email admin@cs.arizona.edu or call 520-621-4632
Frequently Asked Questions : Family, Friends, and Guests
The closest parking garage to the Bear Down Building is the Cherry Ave Parking Garage, although space availability may be limited during this time. Additional parking garage options include Second St Garage. View the UA Campus Map, adding the parking and transportation layer.
Parking rates vary, visit the Visitor Parking Rates page for details.
No, there will not be physical programs available during the ceremony. A digital version will be available - accessible via QR code during the ceremony and sent to graduating students after the ceremony.
Guests can bring balloons and flowers to the Computer Science Graduation Celebration. There will be a "parking lot" designated for balloons - to help avoid obstructing the view of the front/stage.
The ceremony is expected to take approximately 1-1.5 hrs.
There is not a clear bag policy for the Computer Science Graduation Celebration ceremony. However, the College of Science Convocation does have a clear bag policy, refer to the College of Science Graduation & Convocation page.
You are welcome to bring a poster (or other signage) commemorating your student for pictures after the ceremony. We will have a parking spot for your poster and other signage.
Noisemakers are not permitted.
Doors open at 1:15pm. We recommend arriving on or before 1:15pm.
We do plan to livestream and record the Graduation Celebration. Check back as the event approaches for updates.
The College of Science convocation typically offers livestream and recording of their ceremony. Refer to the College of Science Graduation and Convocation page.
We will have light desserts and refreshments after the event.
Depends on available seating/space. Contact admin@cs.arizona.edu or 520-621-7686 for questions about available tickets.
Contact admin@cs.arizona.edu or call 520-621-4632
