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2025 Commencement

Planning on participating in Commencement? Get all the details to get prepared here.
Ensign College 2022 Commencement Student walking stage in cap and gown
Graduation vs. Commencement
Graduation is the completion of all requirements for your certificate or degree as recorded on your official transcript. All students must apply for graduation ($15) in order to receive a diploma from Ensign College. You can learn more about graduation here.

Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates the completion of your degree or certificate. Graduates who choose to participate in commencement are recognized with family and friends in a special ceremony at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

There is no cost to participate in Commencement, however, you must have a cap and gown (either purchased, rented, or borrowed from friends/family) to walk at the event. Diplomas are not given during live Commencement exercises--a diploma cover is given with the diploma mailed out to all graduates at a later date.

COMMENCEMENT: CELEBRATE YOUR ENSIGN SUCCESS

Here are the dates to know for graduation, commencement, and end-of-semester celebrations!

  • Graduation Application Deadline – March 10, 2025
  • Grad Fair - January 22 & 23. More information to come.
  • Cap & Gown Pickup: March 31 - April 10 in the 9th Floor (Student Success Center)
  • Graduation Celebration - Thursday, April 10, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Summit
  • Commencement Graduate Check-in – Friday, April 11, 8:30 a.m.
  • Commencement Ceremony – Friday, April 11, 10:00 a.m.

Be sure to check your @ensign.edu email for the latest Commencement information.

Order Your Cap and Gown

Cap, gown, and tassel are required for walking at Commencement (April 11, 2025). Be sure to purchase the complete package that includes a cap, a gown, and a 2025 tassel. If you already have one or more of these items, only purchase what you need. You'll be able to place your order soon.

Your cap and gown will be delivered to campus. From March 31 to April 10, they will be available for pickup in the Student Success Center (9th floor). At the time of pickup, if you have a GPA of 3.7 or higher, you can purchase a yellow honor cord.

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Graduation Celebration
Thursday, April 10
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Summit

You made it! It's time to celebrate!

Everyone is invited to come celebrate with this year's graduates. Semi-formal dress is encouraged, but not required. We would rather see you participate following the dress and grooming expectations.
  • Food!
  • Music!
  • Fun!
commencement walk of graduates
COMMENCEMENT
Friday, April 11, 10 a.m.

The Tabernacle at Temple Square

Speaker – TBA

Broadcast – The Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. This link will be live on the morning of April 11th.

Schedule - Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for guests. Please plan on being in your seat by 9:30 a.m. Please do not bring balloons or food inside.

Accommodations – Headsets will be available in Spanish and Portuguese. If you or your guests need additional accommodations, please contact Matt Smith at matthew.smith@ensign.edu

Parking – Parking is available at Ensign College, City Creek, and limited parking under the Conference Center.

Graduate Check-in - April 11, 8:30 a.m.
There will be signs letting you know where to go when you arrive. Please attend in Sunday attire. All students need to comply with CES Dress and Grooming Expectations (all - modest attire; men - clean-shaven, short hair). Please do not bring coats, bags, purses, balloons, or any personal items. Honor Cords are the only decoration allowed to be worn with your commencement gown.

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