More than 3,800 UTSA graduates will cross the commencement stage this semester

UTSA President Ricardo Romo delivers the keynote address to graduates during spring 2016 commencement

(November 30, 2016) – UTSA will celebrate its more than 3,800 new graduates during fall commencement with two ceremonies, scheduled Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. UTSA President Ricardo Romo will serve as the keynote speaker for both commencement ceremonies.

The first commencement ceremony will honor graduates from the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning, the College of Business , the College of Education and Human Development and the College of Public Policy. The second ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Engineering, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, the College of Sciences and University College.

UTSA undergraduates and master's students will wear new navy blue gowns at the semi-annual ceremonies; doctoral students will wear custom gowns.

Graduates should arrive at the Alamodome two hours before their ceremony begins and proceed to the check-in area located on the ground level. Alamodome parking is $15. The doors will open for guests two hours before each ceremony.

Students and their families are invited to share their commencement photos on social media using #UTSAgrad16.

UTSA is recognized as one of the top 400 universities in the world and one of the top five young universities in the nation by Times Higher Education.

- Brian Ward
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For detailed information about UTSA's fall commencement ceremonies or to read profiles of exceptional graduates, visit the UTSA Commencement website.

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Events

Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

McNair Scholars' Spring Celebration

This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.

North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main Campus

Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.

Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.

Arts Building Recital Hall, Main Campus

Thursday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.

Roadrunner Walk

Roadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.

Student Union Paseo, Main Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

Friday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.

Commencement: Ceremony Two

Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

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