The University of Tennessee’s College of Social Work will host two Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies. The Knoxville, TN commencement will be held on May 19th at 7:00 pm EST and the Nashville, TN commencement will be held on May 22 at 2:00 CST. Select your program below for commencement ceremony specifics.
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Graduate
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Graduation Application Deadlines
The college requests that all spring/summer 2023 graduation candidates submit their graduation application no later than Friday, January 20, 2023, for communications purposes. If you have not applied to graduate, please do so as soon as possible.
BSSW students must have earned 90 credit hours before they can apply for graduation.
BSSW Spring 2023 Commencement
Eligible graduation applicants will receive an invitation to register to their UTK email. You will have to register for all commencement events you plan attend.
Knoxville Spring 2023 Commencement Details
College of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
When: Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
All CSW Graduates can attend this ceremony.
BSSW Graduates attending commencement and in need of honors cords need to contact the following:
Gina Middleton at gcox@utk.edu and/or Elizabeth Hall at ehall51@utk.edu
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Day Of Commencement Information
General Information
- Steps for applying to graduate
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Deadlines to Apply for Graduation
- Undergraduate Graduation Deadlines
- Steps to Graduation (Undergraduates)
- Diploma Information
- Honors and Levels of Distinction
- Regalia Information
- Purchase Your Commencement regalia
Knoxville Ceremony Protocols
Graduate entry
- Tickets are not required for graduate entry.
- Graduates will enter the arena at the lower level Media entrance near G-10 garage. Orange and white balloons will mark the entrance.
- Doors will open for graduate entry 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
- On arrival, graduates will pick up their card at designated registration tables. The card will be used as the graduate crosses the stage.
- All graduates will participate in a processional. They will be directed to a designated spot to wait in line.
After the Ceremony
Graduate and Guest Exiting
Graduates are required to return to their seat on the arena floor after crossing the stage. After all graduates have crossed the stage, graduates and guests will rise to sing the Alma Mater.
Graduates will exit at the concourse level and are encouraged to make a plan to meet up with their guests in the parking garage or elsewhere after the ceremony. No guests will be permitted on the arena floor.
Torch Night Spring 2023
Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee is one of UT’s oldest traditions. Graduates have the opportunity to symbolically receive the Torch of Service, pledging to serve both the university and their community as responsible and loyal alumni.
When: Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Ayres Lawn
1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916
MSSW Spring 2023 Commencement
Eligible graduation applicants will receive an invitation to register to their UTK email. You will have to register for all commencement events you plan attend.
College of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
When: Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Registration Deadline: April 14 at 12 p.m
All CSW Graduates can attend this ceremony.
Knoxville Spring 2023 University Graduate Hooding Ceremony (Graduate/Master’s, DSW and PhD Candidates)
When: Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
All graduate candidates should bring their hood to the ceremony.
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Day Of Commencement Information
General Information
Knoxville Ceremony Protocols
Graduate entry
- Tickets are not required for graduate entry.
- Graduates will enter the arena at the lower level Media entrance near G-10 garage. Orange and white balloons will mark the entrance.
- Doors will open for graduate entry 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
- On arrival, graduates will pick up their card at designated registration tables. The card will be used as the graduate crosses the stage.
- All graduates will participate in a processional. They will be directed to a designated spot to wait in line.
After the Ceremony
Graduate and Guest Exiting
Graduates are required to return to their seat on the arena floor after crossing the stage. After all graduates have crossed the stage, graduates and guests will rise to sing the Alma Mater.
Graduates will exit at the concourse level and are encouraged to make a plan to meet up with their guests in the parking garage or elsewhere after the ceremony. No guests will be permitted on the arena floor.
Torch Night Spring 2023
Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee is one of UT’s oldest traditions. Graduates have the opportunity to symbolically receive the Torch of Service, pledging to serve both the university and their community as responsible and loyal alumni.
When: Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Ayres Lawn
1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916
MSSW Nashville Commencement 2023
Spring 2023 Nashville Commencement Ceremony Details
Nashville College of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
When: May 22 at 2:00pm CST
Where: Trevecca Boone Convocation Center
Boone Business Building, Nashville, TN 37210
Registration will be required.
Please complete the link below for the Nashville Hooding ceremony. Registration closes April 14, at 11:00 AM CT.
2023 University Graduate Hooding Ceremony (Graduate/Master’s, DSW and PhD Candidates)
When: Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
All graduate candidates should bring their hood to the ceremony.
Nashville students may also attend the Graduate School Hooding Ceremony in Knoxville as well as the CSW commencement ceremony.
General Information
MSSW Online Commencement 2023
Online MSSW students can attend either commencement ceremony. Please note that the Online MSSW Program is based in Nashville so online faculty and staff will be in attendance at the Nashville ceremony.
DSW Commencement 2023
Eligible graduation applicants will receive an invitation to register to their UTK email. You will have to register for all commencement events you plan attend.
DSW Induction Ceremony
When: Friday, May 19, at 2:30-4:30 p.m EST
Where: Pilot Ballroom A – Student Union
1502 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
College of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
When: Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Registration Deadline: April 14 at 12 p.m
All CSW Graduates can attend this ceremony.
2023 University Graduate Hooding Ceremony (Graduate/Master’s, DSW and PhD Candidates)
When: Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
All graduate candidates should bring their hood to the ceremony
General Information
Knoxville Ceremony Protocols
Graduate entry
- Tickets are not required for graduate entry.
- Graduates will enter the arena at the lower level Media entrance near G-10 garage. Orange and white balloons will mark the entrance.
- Doors will open for graduate entry 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
- On arrival, graduates will pick up their card at designated registration tables. The card will be used as the graduate crosses the stage.
- All graduates will participate in a processional. They will be directed to a designated spot to wait in line.
After the Ceremony
Graduate and Guest Exiting
Graduates are required to return to their seat on the arena floor after crossing the stage. After all graduates have crossed the stage, graduates and guests will rise to sing the Alma Mater.
Graduates will exit at the concourse level and are encouraged to make a plan to meet up with their guests in the parking garage or elsewhere after the ceremony. No guests will be permitted on the arena floor.
Torch Night Spring 2023
Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee is one of UT’s oldest traditions. Graduates have the opportunity to symbolically receive the Torch of Service, pledging to serve both the university and their community as responsible and loyal alumni.
When: Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Ayres Lawn
1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916
PhD Commencement 2023
Eligible graduation applicants will receive an invitation to register to their UTK email. You will have to register for all commencement events you plan attend.
College of Social Work Commencement Ceremony
When: Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Registration Deadline: April 14 at 12 p.m
All CSW Graduates can attend this ceremony.
Knoxville Spring 2023 University Graduate Hooding Ceremony (Graduate/Master’s, DSW and PhD Candidates)
When: Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m EST
Where: Thompson-Boling Arena
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
All graduate candidates should bring their hood to the ceremony.
General Information
Knoxville Ceremony Protocols
Graduate entry
- Tickets are not required for graduate entry.
- Graduates will enter the arena at the lower level Media entrance near G-10 garage. Orange and white balloons will mark the entrance.
- Doors will open for graduate entry 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
- On arrival, graduates will pick up their card at designated registration tables. The card will be used as the graduate crosses the stage.
- All graduates will participate in a processional. They will be directed to a designated spot to wait in line.
After the Ceremony
Graduate and Guest Exiting
Graduates are required to return to their seat on the arena floor after crossing the stage. After all graduates have crossed the stage, graduates and guests will rise to sing the Alma Mater.
Graduates will exit at the concourse level and are encouraged to make a plan to meet up with their guests in the parking garage or elsewhere after the ceremony. No guests will be permitted on the arena floor.
Torch Night Spring 2023
Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee is one of UT’s oldest traditions. Graduates have the opportunity to symbolically receive the Torch of Service, pledging to serve both the university and their community as responsible and loyal alumni.
When: Wednesday, May 17, at 8 p.m. EST
Where: Ayres Lawn
1403 Circle Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916