Graduation Information for Undergraduate (BS) Students

Definitions:

Graduating: A student is considered eligible to graduate if he or she can complete all course requirements by registering for 14 semester hours or fewer. Students must apply for graduation the first semester they are eligible to graduate. Students are not required to participate ("walk") in the Cockrell School of Engineering graduation ceremony.

Walk: A graduating student may walk across the stage and be recognized during the Cockrell School of Engineering graduation ceremony. Students must return their name card by the deadline in order to participate in the ceremony ("walk"). There is no separate application. Please note that other colleges/schools may require an application to walk.

Students planning to graduate in December 2008 must apply to graduate between: August 27, 2008 and October 22, 2008. The application link is located at the end of this page.
The official graduation date is December 20, 2008.

COCKRELL SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING GRADUATION CEREMONY 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.) ORANGE tassel 4.) ORANGE sash 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. Please Note: There is no Graduate School Ceremony for the December graduation. Graduate students are welcome to attend the Cockrell School graduation ceremony. 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 Student Affairs Office 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.

DEGREE HONORS

The criteria for graduating with University degree honors will be determined by the May graduating class. Contact the Engineering Student Affairs Office for more information. During the graduation ceremony we will announce tentative honors based on your current in-residence GPA. These honors will not include any current semester grades and will be subject to adjustment after all grades have been posted.

Official honors will be calculated at the end of the semester to include final grades. To qualify for honors you must have completed at least 60 hours at UT Austin and be in the top 20 percent of your graduating class. The criteria for official honors will be determined based on spring grades after final grade reporting.

Certification of graduates and assignment of honors will not be complete until January 2009. Starting this date, degree information will be posted to transcripts. Therefore, ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AT THE CEREMONY ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

If you have any questions about graduation, please contact the Engineering Student Affairs Office at (512) 471-4321.

UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

December 2008 Commencement Information is available at www.utexas.edu/commencement/

DEADLINES FOR DEGREE CANDIDATES:

Immediately -- Completed Transfer Work
Transcripts of completed transfer work must be sent to the UT Admissions Office when you apply to graduate.

October 22, 2008 -- Credit by Exam
All credit by exam grades must be posted to your degree audit by October 22, 2008. Please check with the Measurement and Evaluation Center for details about getting your grades posted.

October 22, 2008 -- Correspondence (Distance Education)
All correspondence courses must be completed with final grades posted to your degree audit by October 22, 2008.

October 22, 2008 -- Current Transfer Work (In Progress)
Students must have current transfer work (completed during fall 2008) posted to their UT transcript by October 22, 2008. When requesting your transcript, you should inform the sending institution of your degree candidate status and your need for expedited processing.

October 22, 2008 -- Incompletes (Grades of X)
All incomplete grades must be resolved with final grades posted to your UT transcript by October 22, 2008.

APPLY FOR GRADUATION HERE

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.

APPLY FOR GRADUATION HERE

Order of the Engineer

Tuition Reimbursement