Commencement Ceremony

School of Social Work Commencement

Information coming soon...

Please visit the UTA Commencement Webpage for additional information.

Additional Commencement Information

Complete the Undergraduate/Master's Exit Survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. You will receive an invitation from gradteam@uta.edu with the link to the survey. The link will also be available in Canvas.


To-Do Checklist:

  • Verify your graduation eligibility/honors with your academic advisor. (Honors applies only to Undergrad.)
  • MyMav - Apply to graduate (include payment) and RSVP for the Commencement if you plan to walk in the graduation ceremony. (They are not the same.)
  • TBD: You will receive an invitation to sign up for MarchingOrder. This is where you will request guest ticket, submit your ADA accommodation request, and create your graduate profile. Sign up must be done by TBD.   
  • Late Application for Graduation: If you missed the March 1st deadline, you can still apply to graduate, but there is an additional fee. Contact your academic advisor to begin the process.
  • TBD: Grad Finale at the UTA Bookstore – purchase regalia (discounted pricing), rings, diploma frames, and order invitations. Social Work tassel color is Citron.
  • TBD: Tickets available to claim through MLB Ballpark app.
  • GradPass is sent through MarchingOrder. You must print your pass and bring it with you to your ceremony.
  • TBD: Deadline to submit your approved Thesis or Dissertation to the Library AND submit a report of your Final Master’s Exam Report or Dissertation Defense Report to the Office of Admissions, Records and Registration. (Masters and PhD students) 

Dates are subject to change.

#ForeverMaverick
UTA wants to see your graduation journey! Use #ForeverMaverick to share on all social media channels from now until graduation.

Grad Cap Decorating Contest
Graduating Mavericks can submit their grad cap designs during the entry period via email. Learn about the Grad Cap Contest. Send a picture of your decorated cap to socialmedia@uta.edu.

Commencement Tickets

Tickets are required for all students – and for all guests attending the ceremony, including children over the age of two (no strollers allowed). Please inform your guests that the main doors to College Park Center will open one hour prior to each ceremony. Tickets will be distributed via your MAV email address on a date TBD (closer to the event).