Coronavirus Information
Until further notice, the University of Arizona, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, encourages all employees to work remotely. You can reach the ISS staff by email or phone, 8am- 5pm PST, Monday through Friday:
- Elena Cruz (ecruz@arizona.edu) or call 520-621-7600
- Dr. Ryckman (klcline@arizona.edu)
- Dr. Kurzer (kurzer@arizona.edu). We will respond to you within 24 hours.
- Get COVID-19 updates and information for the University of Arizona community.
SGPP Graduation

All graduates of the ISS program are cordially invited to attend the SGPP Graduation Ceremony, which will be held each May. This ceremony is for all master's and PhD graduates from the School of Government and Public Policy from December, May, and August of that academic year.
2020 SGPP Graduate Graduation Ceremony - CANCELLED
It is with heavy heart that the ISS Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday May 16, 2020 has been cancelled. Our first priority is the health and safety of our students, families, friends, and communities. The University of Arizona has cancelled all convocations and commencements due to COVID-19.
Regalia
Regalia can be obtained from the UA Bookstore in the following colors:
- Tassel: black (the color for all M.A. degrees)
- Hood: white (the color for Social and Behavioral Sciences; please note that we are not Ming Blue, which is public administration)
- Master's gown
- Graduation cap