S.J. Quinney College of Law

Regalia

Student regalia will be available to purchase through the Campus Store website starting Saturday, March 1st.  These orders can be shipped to your home or picked up from the bookstore. 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.

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 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]).

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 ([email protected]) and Cc the Law Registrar ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]).

ADA Accommodations
Anyone requiring an interpreter (ASL or foreign language) or reserved ADA seating should contact Kris Monty at [email protected] by Friday, April 25, 2025, to request accommodations.

Students with disabilities may also request accommodations through the Center for Disability Services by providing reasonable prior notice. The Center can be reached at (801) 581-5020 (voice/TDD).

All guests, including children and infants, must have a ticket to enter Kingsbury Hall.
(This is a venue policy – thank you for understanding!)

🎟 Ticket Pickup Details

• Pickup begins: Wednesday, April 9th

• Where: 2nd Floor Info Desk at the S.J. Quinney College of Law

• Desk Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• What to bring: A photo ID (UCard, Driver License, etc.)

🎓 Graduating Student Ticket Info

• Graduate DO NOT need a ticket to attend Convocation.

• Each JD and MLS student may pick up up to 10 guest tickets initially.

• Deadline to pick up your initial tickets: Monday, April 21 at 7:00 PM

• Starting Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 AM, any remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📝 Other Notes

• Tickets cannot be reprinted, so please keep them in a safe place.

• If you're unable to pick up your tickets in person, email the Office of Student Affairs to make alternate arrangements.

• The Convocation ceremony will be livestreamed and recorded for those who cannot attend. (Details coming soon.)

• After Convocation, a reception will be held at the Law Building starting around 11:30 AM. You'll be asked to RSVP with the number of guests attending the reception when picking up your tickets.