College of Education and School of Nursing Commencement

Students must complete all coursework and degree requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Important Information for Master’s & Bachelor’s Degree Candidates

1. It is essential that we have the names of all students who plan to participate in the commencement ceremony in order to prepare name cards and plan seating arrangements. To verify your attendance you must fill out and submit the “Commencement Information Form” prior to picking up guest tickets.

2. Caps, gowns, tassels, hoods and invitations may be purchased through the UTA Bookstore. Bachelor’s candidates should purchase a cap, gown and tassel. Bachelor’s candidates with Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Summa Cum Laude status may purchase honor cords through the UTA Bookstore. You may call us if you are unsure of your status. Master’s candidates should purchase a cap, gown, tassel and master’s hood. Master’s candidates have no honor designations. Kappa Delta Pi cords are purchased through College of Education.

3. HONOR CODE (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude):  Undergraduate candidates should find out the Honor Code status when you apply for graduation at the Registrar’s Office. Contact the Graduation Desk at the Registrar’s Office (817-272-2577) to verify your status.

4. You should leave purses or valuables at home OR arrange for someone to keep personal belongings, as we cannot be responsible for items left in the line-up area. If you carry items into the ceremony, you should plan to take them with you when crossing the stage. It is possible you may not return to the same seat afterwards.

5. DO NOT bring cell phones. Using cell phones and or text messaging is NOT allowed during the ceremony.

6.Tassels on caps are to be worn on the right side for the entire ceremony.  After your degree has been announced, you will be asked as a group to move your tassel from the right to the left.

7. Master's hoods are carried over the left arm and turned so that colors show.

8. TICKETS: GRADUATES MUST RSVP ONLINE PRIOR TO PICKING UP GUEST TICKETS.

  1. The number of tickets for each graduate will be determined in early July. Tickets will be available July 21st – 25th from 9:00 am - 4:30 p.m.  Unclaimed and extra tickets will be distributed July 28th - Aug 1st from 9:00 am - 4:30 p.m.
  2. Graduates must sign for guest tickets.  If you are unable to pick up tickets, call to make other arrangements.
  3. Tickets for College of Education will be in Certification & Advising Services, 501 Carlisle Hall and for School of Nursing tickets at the 6th floor reception area in Pickard Hall.

Assemble for Processional

1. Be at Texas Hall at 6:00 p.m. Enter at the rear entrance on the west side of the building.  If your guests arrive with you, they must use the (east) front entrance into the auditorium.

2. You should pick up your name card at the tables located inside the rear entrance of Texas Hall.

3. After receiving your name card, proceed to the designated section in the bleacher area.

Past Commencement Addresses

May 12, 2008
Jerry Lewis (doc)
Vice President for Communications, The University of Texas at Arlington

December 15, 2007
Lois Ditto (doc)

August 10, 2007
Regent Robert A. Estrada (doc)

May 14, 2007
John H. Stevens (doc)
Executive Director, Texas Business and Education Coalition

December 16, 2006
Nancy Barry
Motivational Speaker and Author

August 11, 2006
Dr. Mary E. Ridgway
Executive Director, UT Arlington Center for Community Service Learning

May 15, 2006
Dr. George C. Wright
President, Prairie View A&M University

August 12, 2005
Dr. Michael Moore
Associate Provost and Associate Professor of Political Science, The University of Texas at Arlington

May 16, 2005

George L. Mehaffy
Vice President for Academic Leadership and Change, American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Brad Mayne
President/CEO, American Airlines Center