During the fall and spring semesters, the College of Communication holds a graduation ceremony to recognize the degree candidates for that specific semester. Students wishing to participate in the ceremony must apply by the stated deadline during the semester they are officially completing their degree requirements, i.e., fall degree candidates will participate during the December ceremony and spring degree candidates will participate in the May ceremony.
Students completing their degree requirements in the summer semester have the option of "walking the stage" during the spring semester preceding their official graduation or the fall semester following the summer session. While fall graduates may not attend the College of Communication spring graduation ceremony, they may still attend the University-wide spring Commencement.
Download the Office of Student Affairs Graduate FAQ brochure here.
Spring Commencement
• Speaker: Jack Sweeney, Publisher and President, Houston Chronicle
• Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
• Time: Candidates should arrive no later than 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony will last approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
• Place: Frank Erwin Center
Students should wear Sunday best attire underneath their regalia.
Academic Regalia is required for all degree candidates and consists of:
1. Cap
2. Gown
3. Crimson tassel
4. Crimson sash
A regalia package is available for purchase from the University Co-Op.
Please note that the appropriate tassel/sash color for the College of Communication is Crimson.
If you borrow regalia, please make sure that you also have/or purchase the Crimson sash and tassel.
Only academic related additions to the regalia will be allowed (i.e. Honor Cords, Honor Society sashes, etc.)
Please do not bring any personal items such as purses, backpacks or coats as there is no secure area to store these items.
There is no dress code for guests.
Parking
Parking is available in all UT lots and parking garages around the Erwin Center except where otherwise noted. Do not park in areas marked "restricted at all times" or in handicapped parking except with valid permit. Additional parking may be found in State of Texas employee parking lots and garages near the Erwin Center.
Invitations
Invitations may be purchased from the University Co-Op.
Photography
FLASH Photography will be photographing each graduate during the commencement ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be mailed to the graduates within one week of the ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Flash Photography via their website at www.FLASHphotography.com.
Accessibility
DEGREE CANDIDATES: Please contact Cindy Patiño in the Office of Student Affairs, 451-9166, if YOU need accommodations.
GUESTS: The Erwin Center is equipped for persons with mobility concerns. Persons needing assistance should enter through the Red River entrance where they will find convenient access to elevators and arrangements for wheelchair seating.
Webcast
The ceremony will be webcast. Please check back closer to the event date for more information.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed out after graduation. It may take 6-8 weeks for students to receive their diploma at their permanent address.
If you have any questions about graduation, please call the Office of Student Affairs at (512) 471-1553.
