Congratulations on your accomplishments here at UAT!

UAT's 2012 Commencement is being held at the Mesa Arts Center on April 27th at 2:00pm. Tickets are not handed out or necessary to attend. Mesa Arts Center has enough room for our graduates, their family and guests. Doors officially open at 1:30pm.

April 27th
2:00pm Students arrive at 12:00.
Mesa Arts Center Ikeda Theater
One East Main Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201

Students can order their caps and gowns through Jostens online here:
http://college.jostens.com/jostens/ There will also be a Jostens representative on campus in the spring for ordering their graduation ring, announcements, diploma frame etc if they want to do it in person. You do not have to purchase any of the extras, but here is they can also be bought online at the same web address. Enter University of Advancing Technology to be directed to UAT regalia.

If you missed the 2012 commencement, you can view it OnDemand on Ustream. If you meet the requirements for graduation, please register for commencement no later than March 29th, 2012.

Register for Commencement

Jostens

Jostens is UAT's provider of commencement regalia. They will be on campus November 16th from noon-4pm for students to order announcements, class rings and regalia.

Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
For those of you with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher after completing all degree requirements are eligible for induction into the Alpha Beta Kappa(ABK) National Honor Society. The fee for lifetime membership is $38.00 and with this, you'll receive your certificate and pin within 2-3 weeks after your application and payment are received. The deadline for submission of your form and payment is Friday, March 18th, 2011.

Photography

Dorothy Champion will be doing the official commencement photos of the Graduates. These will be available for purchase after graduation where you will be able to download it from their website.

Champion Photography
http://www.championphotography.net/item.asp?iid=5
P.O. Box 8452
Mesa, AZ 85214-8452
(480) 892-7414

Accommodations

All accommodations are located within 5.5 miles of the university. Call the local phone number and ask to receive the UAT preferred rate from the front desk or Sales Office.

Directions to and from Sky Harbor International Airport:

Driving Directions from Airport to UAT
Driving Directions from UAT to Airport
Airport to UAT public transit
UAT to Airport public transit

Hotels:

Marriott Springhill Suites
5211 S. Priest Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 752-7979
(Airport pick-up & Shuttle for 5 mile radius trips, hot breakfast included, complimentary High-Speed internet)
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxsl-springhill-suites-phoenix-tempe-airport/

Marriott Towne Place Suites (Extended Stay)
5223 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 345-7889
(Airport pick-up & Shuttle for 5 mile radius trips, fully equipped kitchens, guest reception light dinner fare Mon, Tuesday & Wednesday, complimentary High-Speed internet)
http://www.marriott.com/towneplace-suites/travel.mi

Radisson Phoenix Airport Hotel
3333 E. University Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 437-8400
Toll Free: (800)333-3333
(Airport pick-up and Shuttle for short trips, complimentary High-Speed internet)
http://www.radisson.com/phoenixaz_airport

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1520 W. Baseline
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480)831-9800
Toll Free: (800) 465-4329
(Hot breakfast included, complimentary High-Speed internet, no Airport pick-up or Shuttle)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/home

Candlewood Suites
1335 W. Baseline Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 777-0440
Toll Free: (800) 972-3574
(All Suites have fully equipped kitchen, complimentary High-Speed internet, no Airport pick-up or Shuttle)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/home

Homewood Suites Hilton
4750 E. Cotton Center Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: (602)470-2100
(Complimentary
shuttle service within 5 mile radius of the hotel including Phoenix Sky
Harbor Airport, complimentary high-speed wire and wireless Internet,
fully equipped kitchen).
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/index.do

SpringHill Suites Marriott
5211 South Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 752-7979
(Complimentary Suite Sesons Breakfast and free high-speed Internet access).
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxps-springhill-suites-tempe/

TownePlace Suites Marriott
5223 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 752-2288
(Complimentary hot breakfast daily, complimentary high speed wireless Internet).
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxtt-towneplace-suites-tempe/

Resorts:

Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (602) 438-9000
Toll Free: (866)267-1321
(Town Car service available for airport pickup ($25), shuttle is available for trips to the mall, High Speed Internet)
http://www.arizonagrandresort.com/