Graduation
2024 Commencement Ceremony
Plan II Honors Program 2024 Commencement
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024
Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705)
More details to come! Questions? Reach out to planiicommencement@austin.utexas.edu
Plan II Graduation Reception
After the commenecement ceremony, Plan II will host its own Graduation Reception in the Texas Union Ballroom from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Students will need tickets for the Graduation Reception. Details to come soon!
Important Graduation Deadlines:
Details to come.
College of Liberal Arts Graduation
Thursday, May 4, 2023 – 6PM – Moody Center
The College of Liberal Arts holds graduation ceremonies each May to honor the undergraduates and candidates of the entire academic year. May 2023 participants include December 2022 graduates and May 2023 and August 2023 potential graduates.
Attendance at the commencement ceremony is optional, but if you are completing a degree you must complete the application to graduate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a ticket?
A: Yes, tickets are required. Click to learn more.
Q: How long will the ceremony be?
A: The College anticipates the ceremony will last approximately three hours. Out of respect for all graduates, please plan to be present until the end of the ceremony.
Q: Do I need to wear a cap and gown? If so, where can I buy them?
A: Academic regalia is required for all ceremony participants. Bachelor regalia may be purchased from the University Co-op. The tassel color for BA and BS graduates in the College of Liberal Arts is white. Bachelor's regalia should be ordered by April 14. Formal invitations to send to family and friends may also be purchased from the University Co-op.
IMPORTANT VENUE INFORMATION
*2023 marks the first year the College will host its graduation ceremonies at the Moody Center.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE MOODY CENTER
The university has safety procedures in place for all commencement ceremonies and venues. Backpacks, tote bags, or any bags larger than 12 inches in any dimension will not be allowed into the venue. In addition, all other bags, including purses, camera cases, and diaper bags, may be searched by security officers before visitors are permitted to enter the venue. Walk-through metal detectors are now located at every arena entrance. In order to increase the efficiency of this process, guests should minimize the number of personal items they bring and remove any items that may trigger the alarm before walking through the detectors. If an alarm sounds, the guest will be subject to a secondary screening.
We strongly urge all graduates and guests not to bring bags to any ceremony unless they are absolutely necessary. Those visitors bringing small bags should expect delays in order to enter the venue, and those with prohibited large bags will be turned away. Please plan accordingly. Do not bring any packages that cannot be opened or inspected.
Graduates should not bring personal items such as purses or coats to the ceremony. There is no secure area in which to leave them. We recommend carrying cell phones and keys on wrist bands or in clothing with pockets.
PARKING
For the latest updates to campus parking, please visit the university Commencement Weekend Parking page.
ACCOMMODATION AT THE CEREMONY
Accommodation requests for graduates or their guests should be made at least five business days prior to commencement activities. While every effort will be made, we may be unable to fulfill last-minute requests. Please address accommodation requests to colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The University coordinates professional photos of each graduation candidate as they walk across the stage to be congratulated during COLA ceremonies. Graduates and families have the option of purchasing photographs. There is no obligation to do so. Flash Photography provides free color proofs to each graduate. Proofs are mailed to the permanent address within two weeks of graduation. If you do not receive your proof, or if you wish to place your order by phone or email, please contact Flash Photography at 1-800-410-8070 or at http://www.flashphotography.com/.
If you have any specific questions that have not been answered on this site, you can email colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu
2023 Commencement Ceremony
Plan II hosted its 2023 Commencement celebration on the morning of Friday, May 6th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium.
