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. The deadline for graduate students to apply for graduation is October 13, 2008. The graduate school will not have a graduation ceremony in December 2008. Graduate students are invited to attend the Cockrell School of Engineering ceremony.

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COCKRELL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING GRADUATION CEREMONY INFORMATION

All potential graduates will receive a mailing at their local address from the Cockrell School of Engineering Dean's Office beginning the first week of November. Information concerning graduation ceremonies (dates, times, cap and gowns, etc.) will be mailed to you from the Dean of Engineering. Therefore, it is extremely important that you keep your address correct and up to date. This information is mailed to your local address.
If you want to participate in the Cockrell School of Engineering graduation ceremony, you must return your name card to the Office of Student Affairs, ECJ 2.200, by November 26, 2008 to ensure you have a seat at the ceremony. If your name card needs to be corrected, you must return your card by November 14, 2008, or contact the Engineering Office of Student Affairs.
The official graduation date for December is December 20, 2008.

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 6, 2008
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	Invitations may be purchased from the University Co-Op. http://www.coop-bookstore.com/.
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 in January 2009. It may take 6-8 weeks for students to receive their diploma at their permanent address. Registrar's Address Change form.

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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.

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