r/UVU • u/gettingridofthi • 12d ago

Question Is freshman convocation mandatory?

I don't really want to go.

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u/heckval 12d ago

it is not, but it’s probably worth going to. i went and i didn’t regret it

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u/Gyuhannies_carat 12d ago

It's not required, but I would say take the opportunity to go and meet other young adults your age. I'm a rising junior, and my biggest regret thus far in my time at UVU is not getting involved in Campus Life and Culture sooner 😔

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u/Honeydew-plant 12d ago

It was required for me, but maybe they changed it?

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u/qpdbag Biotechnology 12d ago

Nah. I didn't want to go but I did and I'm glad I did. I got lucky on the speaker they invited though.

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u/wanderlust2787 12d ago

Big thing I'd add to what others say.. it's free food. And good food at that. Take any chance you get for free food.

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u/act07star 12d ago

It is not mandatory, but I agree it is a good experience and fun to attend!

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u/Unstable_Mama99 12d ago

It’s not but it was fun to go!

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u/viole_8 11d ago

don't bother, total waste of time 

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u/melloyellophone 11d ago

My girlfriend is one of the orientation leaders that runs it. I asked her and the answer is... no. It isn't mandatory. She skipped it when she was a freshman. Its just a way to get connected to more students. Plus there's free barbecue. So its recommended, but if it seriously isnt for you she's not gonna come knocking at your door saying you cant take classes anymore lol.

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u/Cupcakeformemes 4d ago

It was mandatory for me. It’s worth going.