Graduation Celebrations

Graduation is an important milestone for our students. While completing this milestone, our students have garnered many accomplishments and been involved with different groups during their time at UTSA. The involvement and connections made with these groups are an important part of any student’s time at UTSA. Below are a series of celebrations that are taking place to help celebrate all our graduating students' accomplishments. Everything they have experienced has been a part of creating their bold future.

University Wide Celebrations

Construction Science and Management Hard Hat Ceremony

Construction Science and Management Hard Hat Ceremony

Friday, May 9 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Retama Auditorium

Email Jill Ford for more information

Join us in recognizing their dedication and the exciting careers ahead! Construction Science and Management (CSM) at UTSA swap out their mortarboards for bright orange construction hard hats. Celebrate a pivotal moment for our future industry leaders at the UTSA Construction Sciences and Management Hard Hat Ceremony.

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Order of the Engineer

Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atrium - Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Bldg

Email Rebecca Smith for more information

Hosted by the Klesse Colle of Engineering and Integrated Design, the Order of the Engineer Ring Ceremony is a special event where graduating engineers are invited to accept the Obligation of the Engineer and receive a stainless-steel ring. 

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Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

Friday, May 16 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Recital Hall

Email Timothy Palese for more information

A Doctoral Hooding Ceremony is a special celebration for our doctoral graduates. It's a celebration, a defining moment, of the diligence, dedication, and collaborations from this educational community which all culminate in earning this significant degree. Doctoral Graduates will be hooded by their faculty advisor during this ceremony to mark the end of their journey in their program. Faculty and Graduates are asked to wear their academic regalia during the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony.

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Veteran Cording Ceremony

Friday, May 16 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Business Bldg 2.01.02 - Richard Liu Auditorium

Email Nayelli Lopez for more information

This Veteran Cord Ceremony is a special celebration for our Veterans recognizing their achievements. Participants will receive their official cords to wear at the commencement ceremonies.

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Student Athlete Graduation Stole

Student-Athlete Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, May 17 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Main Bldg 0.104 - Auditorium

Email Beth Noteware to inquire about tickets

Celebrate the academic achievements of our student-athletes at the annual UTSA Athletics Graduation Ceremony! Join us as we honor their hard work, dedication, and commitment both on the field and in the classroom. This special event recognizes their graduation and their contributions to Roadrunner Athletics. Prior ticket reservation is necessary for attendance at this celebration.

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College/Department Specific Celebrations

Business Honors Program: Spring 2025 Graduation Celebration

Friday, May 6 at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Business Bldg 2.06.04 - University Room

Email Leticia Garcia for more information

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Biomedical Engineering & Chemical Engineering Graduation

Thursday, May 15 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Atrium - Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Bldg

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Department of Public Health Graduation Reception

Thursday, May 15 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Travis and Harris Room (HSU 2.202/2.212)

Email Antonia Martinez for more information

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Department of Political Science & Geography Graduation

Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
H-E-B Student Union Ballroom 1 & 2

Email Aracelia Alamoguzman for more information

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Biology Health & the Environment Graduation Ceremony

Friday, May 16 - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Student Union 2.01.28 - Denman

Email Devra Woote for more information

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Bilingual Counseling Certificate Graduation

Friday, May 16 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Durango Bldg 1.116 - La Villita

Email Donna Harris for more information

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