Graduation Information for Graduate (MS, MA, PhD) Students

Ceremonies

Graduate students should refer to the Office of Graduate Studies Web page for information regarding requirements and deadlines for graduation.  Graduate students are also invited to attend the Cockrell School of Engineering ceremony.

COCKRELL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING GRADUATION CEREMONY INFORMATION

Please contact Pam Vrabel in the Engineering Office of Student Affairs at 471-4321 for further information.

 

Place

Frank C. Erwin, Jr., Special Events Center – 1701 Red River

Date

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Time

  • Candidates should arrive by 8am at the Red River entrance
  • Ceremony begins promptly at 9am
  • The graduation ceremony will last approximately two hours.
  • Be prepared to remain for the entire ceremony.

Dress/Regalia

  • Students should wear business attire underneath their regalia.
  • Academic Regalia is required for all degree candidates and consists of:
          1.) cap 2.) gown 3.) hood
  • A regalia package is available for purchase from the University Co-Op.
  • Please note that the appropriate tassel/sash color for the Cockrell School of Engineering is ORANGE.
  • If you borrow regalia, please make sure that you also have or purchase the ORANGE sash and tassel.
  • Only academic related additions to the regalia will be allowed (i.e. Honor Cords, Honor Society sashes, etc.)
  • Please do not bring any personal items such as purses, backpacks or coats.
  • There is no dress code for guests.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FOOTWEAR:
Be careful in choosing shoes to wear, as the ramps to and from the stage can be slick and are rather steep. It is recommended that high heels not be worn. No flip flops, please.

Tickets

  • NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.
  • The Frank Erwin Center has plenty of seating.
    NOTE: Other colleges/schools may require tickets for their graduation ceremonies.

Invitations

Photography

  • During the ceremony, each degree candidate will cross the stage and be congratulated.
  • A professional photographer will be present.
  • Candidates will have the option of purchasing photographs, but there is no obligation to do so.

Parking

  • Parking is available in UT parking lots and UT parking garages.
  • For more information see the UT campus parking maps.
  • Additional parking may be found in State of Texas employee parking lots and garages near the Erwin Center.
  • Print a map of campus Visitor Parking areas.

Accessibility

DEGREE CANDIDATES: Please contact Pam Vrabel in the Engineering Office of Student Affairs at 471-4321 if YOU need accommodations.

GUESTS: The Erwin Center is equipped for persons with mobility concerns.  Persons needing assistance should enter through the Red River entrance where they will find convenient access to elevators and arrangements for wheelchair seating.

Diplomas

  • Diplomas for December candidates begin to be mailed January 8, 2010.
  • It may take 6-8 weeks for students to receive their diploma at their permanent address. Registrar's Address Change form.

 

Order of the Engineer

Students who are eligible for graduation are also encouraged to join the Order of the Engineer.  For more information on the Order, please visit the website.

GRADUATION ORIENTATION!!

Are you a senior planning on applying for graduation for the upcoming fall session? Are you looking for more information on how to apply, the steps you should take, and services available to you after graduation? At orientation, you will learn about the graduation application and process; commencement details; procurement of your cap, gown and announcements; and resources that are available to you as an alumnus. 


Orientation meetings will be held in the ECJ 10th floor Large Conference Room on the following dates:


September 17   3-4:00 p.m.    
October 7         12-1:00 p.m.    


Graduation Information

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