Registrar

What to Expect

Commencement Location:

The Commencement Ceremonies and the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony are conducted in the UT Dallas Activity Center or ATEC Lecture Hall. For additional information you can visit the School Graduation Ceremony Instructions (for the students) page.

Local Lodging and Dining Options:

Phone numbers and addresses for accommodations and dining options may be found at Richardson’s Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Accessibility Accommodations:

The Commencement Ceremonies will be projected on a large screen behind the stage with captions for the hearing impaired. Limited seating for guests that require floor seating is located on the main floor of the Commencement Ceremonies. Early arrival is encouraged. Please visit the ADA Resources page if you need to make any special accommodations.

Photos and Videos:

Flash Photography will take photographs at each Commencement Ceremony. They will send each graduate a photo proof of his/her Commencement Ceremony pictures as well as ordering information. You may contact them at (214) 443-9393 for more information.

Important Deadlines

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Priority Graduation Application Deadline

Monday, September 25, 2023
Deadline to Update Primary Name
or request Preferred Name

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Final Graduation Application Deadline

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Commencement RSVP Update Deadline

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Commencement Guest Tickets and GradPass Available Online