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

College of Education and Health Professions Fall 2011 Commencement

Important Information for Degree Candidates - Fall 2011 ONLY

Ceremony Information

The Commencement Ceremonies for the College of Education and Health Professions will be held on Friday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Texas Hall on the UT Arlington Campus. The College of Education and Health Professions Commencement Ceremonies have been divided by degree plan. Please review the chart below to determine which commencement ceremony will you participate in.

4:00 PM 7:30 PM

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (including AP students)

  • Math Education
  • Science Education
  • Literacy Studies
  • Open Option
  • Writing Focus

Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Doctor of Philosophy in K-16 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (including AP students)

Master of Education in Teaching

  • All Level
  • Early Childhood
  • Middle Level
  • Secondary

    • Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology

    Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

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 obtaining your guest tickets. The Commencement Information Form, as well as additional ticket and RSVP information, will be sent to the graduating student via their UT Arlington MavMail account by mid-October.

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 Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or 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. Please visit the UTA Bookstore’s website for more information.           

3. 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.

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

5. Tassels on caps are to be worn on the right side for BACHELOR'S cadidates and on the left side of MASTER'S candidates. After your degree has been conferred at the end of the ceremony, BACHELOR's cadidates will be asked as a group to move your tassel from the right to the left.

6. Master's hoods will be worn throughout the ceremony. There will be COEHP representatives backstage prior to the ceremony to help direct you on wearing the hood.

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

Assemble for Processional

1. Be at Texas Hall at the determined time.  If your guests arrive with you, they may go directly to the seating area.

2. You should pick up your name card at the check-in inside Texas Hall on W. Nedderman Drive.

3. After receiving your name card, proceed to the designated sections as noted on your card in Texas Hall.

Past Commencement Addresses

December 14, 2009
Dr. Larry Nelson (pdf)
Assistant Professor, Pedagogy Program Director
Department of Kinesiology, College of Education and Health Professions, The University of Texas at Arlington

December 14, 2009
Dr. Mary Lynn Crow (pdf)
Professor, Curriculm and Instruction
College of Education and Health Professions, The University of Texas at Arlington

August 14, 2009
Dr. Cheryl D. Cardell (doc)
Vice President, Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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