CAHNR & RHSA Commencement Information

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture's Commencement Ceremony will be held on

Saturday, May 10th, 6:00-7:30-pm at Gampel Pavilion

For general commencement information please use the universities link provided here.

Important Commencement Information

  • Metal detectors will be in use at all ceremonies held in Gampel Pavilion, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, and the Student Union Theatre.
  • You will be asked to remove cameras, cell phones, headwear, keys, and other large metal objects.
    You will not need to remove belts, coins, wallets, watches/jewelry.
  • ALL VENUES: Balloons, banners, signs, and umbrellas will NOT be permitted. You will be asked to leave them outside or return them to your vehicle. Other prohibited items include alcohol, weapons of any kind, outside food & beverage, cameras with detachable lenses, backpacks, noise makers, laser pointers, and bags larger than 12x6x12.
  • Photographs of guest tickets will not be accepted for entry. All guests must have a physical ticket for entry at all ceremony venues.

Regalia

Your are now able to purchase regalia through the UConn Bookstore here.

  • You may choose to ship your regalia to your home (shipping fee) or you may choose to ship your regalia to the closest UConn Bookstore location (no shipping fee). Pick up begins April 1, 2025.
  • Deadline for placing Ship to UConn Bookstore orders is TBD.
  • Deadline for placing Ship to Home orders is TBD.
  • After DATE, the online portal for purchasing regalia will completely close and the only option to purchase will be in a UConn Bookstore

Tickets

Graduates are allowed up to 10 tickets each for the CAHNR/RHSA Commencement Ceremony. Guest tickets can be picked up at the UConn Bookstore from April to May 2025.

 

Reception

Our reception immediately prior to Commencement is a long-standing tradition! We invite you and your guests to join us on the back terrace of the Student Union from 3:30-5:00pm and enjoy the informal atmosphere of celebration; refreshments will be served.

There is no need for you to RSVP for this event.

Moving On Survey

All graduating students are required to complete a Graduate “Huskies Moving On” Survey prior to participating in the CAHNR/RHSA Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. We will be sending reminder emails once the link becomes available.

We hope that Commencement Day will be a joyful celebration for you, your family, and friends. We are working to make it so and look forward to your participation.