Commencement FAQs
Commencement ceremonies are the services held in May each year. These are the ceremonies in which the achievement of the degree or certificate is recognized and celebrated by the college and the students’ friends and family.
Graduation is the process of being awarded a degree or certificate. All students wishing to graduate must apply for graduation by the application deadline that is advertised on the Academic Calendar. Applying for graduation is a college requirement that must be met by each student wishing to graduate. If you do not apply for graduation, you have not met all your degree requirements.
The Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies will be held at the Uvalde County Fairplex Arena on the following days:
Friday, May 19th @ 5:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Non-High School students
Friday, May 19th @ 8:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Dual Credit / Early College High School students
Saturday, May 20th @ 5:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Dual Credit / Early College High School students
Saturday, May 20th @ 8:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Non-High School Students
- Caps, gowns, and tassels are available at the Campus Bookstore
- The tassel is worn on the right side of the cap until the end of the commencement ceremony when graduates are instructed to shift the tassel to the left side
- It is recommended that you take your regalia out of the bag and place it on a hanger a few days before your ceremony in order to decrease the wrinkles
- Caps may be decorated as long as it is in good taste
Only students who have applied for graduation before the deadline are allowed to participate in the commencement ceremonies.
In the event you have met requirements for more than one degree you may choose the ceremony in which you will participate.
Dual Credit/Early College students will attend the ceremony as per your program (Liberal Arts or Applied Sciences). Please communicate with your high school counselor for more information.
Students in the military must also wear academic regalia. Uniforms may be worn underneath the regalia.
No, there is no rehearsal for commencement. Please arrive early before the scheduled start time for check-in and lineup.
You should arrive at least 1 hour prior to the ceremony in which you plan to attend.
No. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not imply or infer the awarding of a degree at the time of the commencement ceremony; a final degree audit must be completed before a degree is officially awarded.
Degrees are not officially awarded until after the commencement ceremonies. Diplomas will be mailed approximately 3-4 weeks after the official close of the Spring semester. Transcripts with degree information are available approximately 3-5 business days after the close of the Spring semester.
*All obligations (fees, fines, transcripts, etc.) with the college must be cleared before diplomas and official/final transcripts will be issued.