Commencement

This commencement ceremony is intended for fall 2023, spring 2024, and projected summer 2024 Liberal Arts graduates majoring in English or History.  To participate, students must first apply to graduate (or, for summer graduates, join the walk list by visiting the Liberal Arts Student Division). For further details, reveiw the information on the Liberal Arts graduation website relevant to your graduation semester. Once approved, graduates and "walkers" will be sent a link and instructions for a mandatory RSVP.  Please reach out to us through the contact e-mail above if you missed the RSVP deadline but would like to participate in our commencement.

The RSVP form will be sent out on February 19, 2024 and will close on April 12, 2024. All graduates must complete the RSVP form in order to partcipate.

Tickets will be required for guests planning on attending this commencement ceremony. Graduates can request tickets when they RSVP to the ceremony. There is currently a limit of 5 tickets per graduate. 

Venue information to come soon. 

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Graduates, please include accommodation requests in your event RSVP.  Commencement planners will respond to inquiries not addressed by the information below.  If an accommodation request was not included in the RSVP, please reach out to us at the contact e-mail near the top of the page.

Additional accessibility information for guests to come soon.

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Speaker information to come soon.

The university-wide commencement ceremony will be held on May 11 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.  Procession tickets are required for degree candidates and guests.

The English & History graduation ceremony provides an occasion for recognizing degree candidates individually, including the traditional crossing of the stage and shaking of hands.

The university-wide ceremony takes place following the college ceremonies and is the culmination of commencement weekend.  Degree candidates from every college and school are eligible to participate.  At this ceremony, students are recognized with others from their college as a group, rather than individually.  The ceremony includes a distinguished speaker, the lighting of the Tower to honor graduates, and a concluding fireworks display.

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Is academic regalia required?

Absolutely.  All Liberal Arts majors are expected to wear a traditional black cap and gown with a white stole and white tassel to Commencement.  Though you are not required to purchase regalia through the University Co-Op, many graduates start their regalia search at their graduation shop.  You must wear your regalia from check-in through the end of the ceremony.

When and where do I check in?

Check-in information to come soon. 

How long will the ceremony last?

That is difficult to predict, though the aim is around an hour and 45 minutes, give or take 15.

Can I get a picture?

FLASH Photography will take a photo of you as you cross the stage, as well as an individual posed photo shortly thereafter.  FLASH will e-mail you proofs of your photos directly; if you choose to purchase photos, you will do so directly through FLASH. 

Anything else?

Congratulations!  We look forward to seeing you in May!    

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