Fall 2026 Commencement Info for Faculty

Information for Faculty

Participating in Commencement Ceremonies

Witnessing your students graduate is arguably one of the most rewarding experiences as a faculty member. In turn, your presence at Commencement makes this important milestone even more meaningful for our Roadrunners and their families.

Need an ADA Accommodation?

Please submit your request for review at least seven business days before the event date via the ADA Accommodation Request Form.

Dress code: academic regalia
All faculty are encouraged to review and follow the Alamodome Safety Procedures .
Please plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the ceremony.
Shuttles will be provided from both the Main and Downtown campuses. The Main Campus shuttle departs from the Convocation Center. The Downtown campus shuttle departs from the Frio Street circle drive. The shuttle schedule will be provided closer to Commencement.
Once inside the Alamodome, please head to the Faculty Hospitality Room (rooms F/G) on the ground floor.
Volunteers and the Commencement Team will greet you in the Faculty room to assist you with lining up for the ceremony.
Seating is reserved for you at the front of the floor area.
When it is time for the graduates in your college to cross the stage during the ceremony, staff will ask you to stand and move to form the traditional “thank you tunnel” to greet the individual graduates as they return to their seats.
After the ceremony concludes, the stage party will exit the back of the stage.
Once the stage party departs and while the mariachis are still playing, faculty may leave the floor to retrieve personal belongings in the faculty hospitality room.
The shuttle will be waiting in Lot A to take you back to the Main and Downtown campuses. Please check that you are on a bus heading to your chosen location
The ceremony will last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Additional details on transportation and event information will be sent to your email when the date gets closer.

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 - 6:00 PM

All graduates receiving doctoral degrees

Arrive at the Recital Hall located in the Arts Building on the Main Campus at a yet-to-be-determined time for check-in.

More information is forthcoming
The ceremony will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Dress code: academic regalia

Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 10AM

College of Sciences
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
College of Education and Human Development
Carlos Alvarez College of Business

Dress code: academic regalia
All faculty are encouraged to review and follow the Alamodome Safety Procedures.
Please plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the ceremony.
Shuttles will be provided from both the Main and Downtown campuses. The Main Campus shuttle departs from the Convocation Center. The Downtown campus shuttle departs from the Frio Street circle drive. Review the shuttle schedule in the email from UTSA Commencement.
Once inside the Alamodome, please head to the Faculty Hospitality Room (rooms F/G) on the ground floor.
Volunteers and the Commencement Team will greet you in the Faculty room to assist you with lining up for the ceremony.
Seating is reserved for you at the front of the floor area.
When it is time for the graduates in your college to cross the stage during the ceremony, staff will ask you to stand and move to form the traditional “thank you tunnel” to greet the individual graduates as they return to their seats.
After the ceremony concludes, the stage party will exit the back of the stage.
Once the stage party departs and while the mariachis are still playing, faculty may leave the floor to retrieve personal belongings in the faculty hospitality room.
The shuttle will be waiting in Lot A adjacent to the loading to depart back to the Main and Downtown campuses. Please check that you are on a bus heading to your chosen location.
The ceremony will last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Please check your UTSA faculty email for additional details on transportation and event information.

Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 4:30PM

University College
College of AI, Cyber and Computing
Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
College for Health, Community and Policy

Dress code: academic regalia
All faculty are encouraged to review and follow the Alamodome Safety Procedures.
Please plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the ceremony.
Shuttles will be provided from both the Main and Downtown campuses. The Main Campus shuttle departs from the Convocation Center. The Downtown campus shuttle departs from the Frio Street circle drive. Review the shuttle schedule in the email from UTSA Commencement.
Once inside the Alamodome, please head to the Faculty Hospitality Room (rooms F/G) on the ground floor.
Volunteers and the Commencement Team will greet you in the Faculty room to assist you with lining up for the ceremony.
Seating is reserved for you at the front of the floor area.
When it is time for the graduates in your college to cross the stage during the ceremony, staff will ask you to stand and move to form the traditional “thank you tunnel” to greet the individual graduates as they return to their seats.
After the ceremony concludes, the stage party will exit the back of the stage.
Once the stage party departs and while the mariachis are still playing, faculty may leave the floor to retrieve personal belongings in the faculty hospitality room.
The shuttle will be waiting in Lot A adjacent to the loading to depart back to the Main and Downtown campuses. Please check that you are on a bus heading to your chosen location.
The ceremony will last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Please check your UTSA faculty email for additional details on transportation and event information.