2020/2021 Graduates Convocation Updates & Ticket Registration

The College of Social and Behavioral Science will hold in-person convocation for undergraduate and graduate students of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020. We are also pleased to announce that each graduate participating in our 2021 college convocation ceremony will be allowed to bring up to two guests. You must register for tickets for yourself and your guests here.

Click here to submit your graduation picture and highlight your experience at the U! For those of you who are not comfortable attending an in-person gathering, convocation will be live-steamed so that you can be part of the festivities as well.

Candidates for Bachelor’s Degree:

Undergraduate convocation for the classes of 2020-2021 will be held outdoors in the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, May 7, at 11:30 a.m. Attendance is not mandatory but we hope that those who graduated last year and those who will graduate this year will be able to attend this ceremony and celebrate with your classmates. More information to come.

Candidates for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees:
In special recognition of 2020-2021 graduates receiving their master’s degree or Ph.D., an in-person ceremony will take place Aug. 27 at Red Butte Garden amphitheater. This will allow for the traditional in-person hooding of Ph.D. students. More details will be provided later.

Note: Family and friends of graduates are invited to watch the live-streamed event of the General Commencement on Thursday, May. 27, and the College convocations on May 7 and Aug. 27. Find more details here!

Regalia:
Pre-orders for regalia are now available through the Campus Store.

Keep up-to-date with graduation news and announcements here!

2021 CSBS Virtual Student Research Day

Wednesday, April 28th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Both graduate and undergraduate students in the college will be given the opportunity to showcase original research projects using virtual poster presentations. Students, faculty, and the University of Utah community are encouraged to attend.

Three cash prizes will be awarded for best virtual poster presentation in each of the graduate research and undergraduate research categories. The Student Choice Award will be given out to the student whose poster receives the most votes during the main exhibition period.

First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Student Choice Award: $100

As an exciting part of the 50th celebration, we are asking all participants to submit a research abstract with their registration to be a part of the inaugural digital journal archive.

Learn More & Register

April Fulbright Info Sessions

Fulbright provides annual grants for U.S. students wishing to conduct research, teach English, or obtain an MA degree in a foreign country. Senior undergrads and graduate students in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
The next virtual info sessions will be held Wednesday, April 14 from 2-3 PM here, and Wednesday, April 28 from 3-4 PM here!
Please join us to learn more about this prestigious opportunity!

Ask An Ambassador: How I Found My Major

Hear from our CSBS Student Ambassadors each month as they host discussions open to all students on a range of topics. This month, hear from current students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) discuss how they found their major, and tips and tricks for finding the right major for you. We will have a panel discussion focused on major exploration and majors in CSBS, resources, and time for Q&A.

This month's discussion will be held on April 19, at 3:00 PM.

Check it out!

Strolling for Scholarships- Call for Artists

The University of Utah Union invites you to help kick off the virtual gallery fund raiser, ''Strolling for Scholarships'' from April 16 - April 30th. Guests will be able to schedule a time to view the art in person at the Crimson View Room at the Union or peruse the art virtually.
We are looking for artists to submit several pieces of artwork available for sale at the event. We encourage artists to offer art in a variety of price points if possible, to appeal to our diverse audience. This can include both originals and reproductions. We ask that artists donate 50% of their proceeds to the Union Scholarship Fund to support University of Utah students with their academic goals.

Interested?
Email us at scholarships@union.utah.edu for more information.
Hurry, today is the last day to submit!

New CSBS LinkedIn Page

Join us on the new College of Social & Behavioral Science LinkedIn page!

Follow the College for the most recent updates, news, information, research, and connect and unite with alumni and friends of the University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science!

Check it out!

Fall 2021 Semester, Vaccinations, and In-Person Classes

Though we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with COVID vaccines, we still have some work to do as a community to get back to normal. While vaccinations are as effective in real life as in studies done in clinical trials, the University of Utah will continue to implement precautions during the Fall 2021 semester to keep our community safe. Here are a few highlights from the Fall Planning Town Hall that took place March 31, 2021:

Continue to wear a mask.
Get your vaccination –appointments are available through U of U Health and other healthcare providers
Participate in weekly testing and self-report if needed
Continue to follow public health guidelines.

As appointment times for class registration begin to open up in the coming weeks, look forward to even more classes that will take place in an in-person setting. While the vast majority of classes will be held in-person, many classes will still have an online option.