Info for Grads
What to do on Commencement Day
Thursday, December 7
All graduates receiving doctoral degrees
Arrive at the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom at a yet-to-be-determined time for check-in. If you are not on time, you may forfeit your right to walk the stage. The ceremony will begin at a yet-to-be-determined time.
- Graduates will check in and pick up their name card, fill out the back of the card for photo information, and proceed to the seating area as instructed by the ushers.
- Please do not bring belongings (purses, bags, etc.) with you to check in. There will not be a coat check available.
- Guests are limited to four (4) per graduate due to limitations in seating in the venue. Graduates and guests will be seated separately.
- All names will be called. The ceremony will last approximately 2—2.5 hours.
- Students are required to remain in their seats throughout the entire ceremony.
- Doctoral graduates are welcome to attend the ceremony for their academic college on Saturday but the hooding process occurs only at this ceremony.
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - time to be determined
College assignments will be added later this semester.
Arrive at the Alamodome for check-in and lineup. If you are not on time, you may forfeit your right to walk the stage. The ceremony will begin.
- Arrive approximately 1.5- hours before your ceremony time. Lots B and C are available for parking, or you can be dropped off on Cherry Street between Lots B and C. The Alamodome charges a $20 parking fee per vehicle (credit only), so please plan accordingly.
- Graduates will check in and pick up their name card, fill out the back of the card for photo information, and proceed to the graduate seating area as instructed by the ushers.
- Please do not bring belongings (purses, bags, etc.) with you to check-in. There will not be a coat check available.
- Once in the Alamodome, graduates will follow designated signs to find the assigned check-in location.
- All names will be called. The ceremony will last approximately 2—2.5 hours.
- Students are required to remain in their seats throughout the entire ceremony.
- After the ceremony, please exit the Alamodome immediately to meet your friends and family. No re-entry will be allowed.
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - time to be determined
College assignments will be added later this semester.
Arrive at the Alamodome for check-in and lineup. If you are not on time, you may forfeit your right to walk the stage. The ceremony will begin.
- Arrive approximately 1.5 hours before your ceremony time. Lots B and C are available for parking, or you can be dropped off on Cherry Street between Lots B and C. The Alamodome charges a $20 parking fee per vehicle (credit only), so please plan accordingly.
- Graduates will check in and pick up their name card, fill out the back of the card for photo information, and proceed to the graduate seating area as instructed by the ushers.
- Please do not bring belongings (purses, bags, etc.) with you to check-in. There will not be a coat check available.
- Once in the Alamodome, graduates will follow designated signs to find the assigned check-in location.
- All names will be called. The ceremony will last approximately 2—2.5 hours.
- Students are required to remain in their seats throughout the entire ceremony.
- After the ceremony, please exit the Alamodome immediately to meet your friends and family. No re-entry will be allowed.
Services for Graduates with Disabilities
Degree candidates with disabilities who need accommodations to participate in their Commencement ceremony, are asked to send an email to commencement@utsa.edu to set up an appointment to discuss accommodation possibilities with the appropriate Commencement staff. Appointments are made from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
