Your years of hard work and commitment are about to culminate in the completion of your degree from one of the best engineering schools in the world. You are leaving the Cockrell School prepared to lead and to make an impact on society.

Livestream viewing of ceremony will be available on the day of event.

  • Dates for Cockrell School Undergraduate Commencement and Graduate Celebration have not yet been set.
  • University-wide Celebration will take place May 11

This page will be continually updated as details about the ceremonies become finalized.

Graduating Masters & Ph.D. Degrees

The Cockrell School’s graduation celebrations only occur in the spring semester for graduates and candidates of that academic year (past fall, current spring and future summer.) Participation (“walking”) in the graduation ceremony/recognition is optional.

Engineering Graduate Student Celebrations

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Engineering Education and Research Center (EER)
2501 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712

Masters
9:00 AM

Ph.D.
10:00 AM

  • Graduates will need to purchase regalia.
  • Note: separate tickets are required for the all-university event on Saturday, May 6
  • Livestream viewing of ceremony will be available on the day of event

 

What to Expect

These Graduation Student Celebrations consist of a guided path where graduates will enter the event space with their guests, cross the ceremony stage, take a professional graduation photo, and exit the venue. Commencement will be streamed live to allow the moment to be shared with extended family and friends. Graduates will receive the links before the recognition moments.

Close-knit stage setting with friends & family
The stage setup in the Atrium will provide a more personal, close-knit setting, with excellent photo opportunities and moments as families and guests will be right in front of the stage as students walk across.

Cross over the stage
Students get to walk across the stage with their friends and peers from their programs and have their names called, with department faculty in attendance to celebrate. Ph.D. candidates will be hooded.

Take a professional graduation photo
A professional photographer will take formal photos of students on and off stage.

Head outside for celebration on the EER West Lawn
Celebrate with family and friends at photo stations outside on the EER West Lawn.

Don’t forget to share #CockrellGrad
Posts you share will be seen during Commencement weekend by your friends and family, so send us your point-of-view. We are here for it.

Additional Information for attendees

Accessibility-Accommodations

If you need accessible accommodations for Cockrell School Ceremony and Celebrations or the University-Wide Commencement Ceremony, please notify us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. two weeks in advance of the celebration.

  • Seating: The EER offers wheelchair accessible and low mobility seating.
  • Elevators: Are available to guests with disabilities.
  • Wheelchairs: Mobility impaired candidates or guests who cannot walk comfortably more than 5 feet are strongly encouraged to bring a wheelchair to the event. Local health supply rental companies can provide rental wheelchairs.

Tickets

Graduate Student candidates (MS and/or PHD) and guests do not need tickets for the Engineering Graduate Student Celebration.

If you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony, learn more about ticketing on the UT event site.

Security - CLEAR BAG POLICY

The university has safety procedures in place for all commencement ceremonies and venues.

  • Bags: For the health and safety of all guests, and to expedite the entry process, DKR Stadium requests that guests do not bring a bag to the arena. We strongly urge all graduates and guests not to bring bags to any ceremony unless they are absolutely necessary. A Clear Bag Policy is in effect to enhance existing security measures and expedite venue entry at DKR. Approved Bags Include:
    • Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 14" x 14" x 6"
    • One-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags
    • Non-clear clutch bags or wallets must not exceed 5" x 9" x 1.5"
    • Prohibited bags include: 
    • Any and all bags that do not meet the criteria above including back packs, grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, diaper bags*, camera/binocular cases, and any other bags that arena staff deem to not meet the clear bag policy.
    • *Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be placed into a clear plastic bag for entry.
  • Prohibited items:  Items include artificial noisemakers, large bags (see clear bag policy above), banners, flags, selfie sticks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras, camera tripods, drones, balloons, flowers vases (flower bouquets are ok), outside food and beverages, coolers, pets (except service dogs), strollers, wagons, explosive and flamable materials, and any and all weapons (see Weapons Policy – SEC-E-513), tobacco products, alcohol, and bottles or cans of any kind, shape, or size, regardless of material and regardless of empty or full.

Personal Items (coat, backpack, purses) Prohibited

Graduation candidates cannot bring personal items such as backpacks, purses or coats to the ceremony. There is no secure area in which to leave them. We recommend carrying cell phones and keys on wrist bands or in clothing with pockets.

Parking

San Jacinto Garage
2401 San Jacinto Blvd.
Enter EER from San Jacinto by walking across the Waller Creek Bridge.

Professional photographs

The University coordinates professional photos of each graduation candidate as they cross the stage to be congratulated during the ceremony. Graduates and families have the option of purchasing photographs. There is no obligation to do so. Flash Photography provides free color proofs to each graduate. Proofs are mailed to the permanent address within two weeks of graduation. If you do not receive your proof, or if you wish to place your order by phone or email, please contact Flash Photography at 1-800-410-8070 or at http://www.flashphotography.com/.

Questions

For questions or additional information, please contact a Graduation and Certification Advisor in the Engineering Student Services Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

University-wide Celebration

Saturday, May 6, 2023
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78712

Separate procession tickets are required for degree candidates to participate and for guests attending the University wide ceremony. More information about tickets may be found at the UT commencement website.

The college graduation ceremonies provide an occasion for recognizing degree candidates individually as they cross the stage while their name is announced.

The university-wide commencement ceremony takes place following the college ceremonies and is the culmination of Commencement weekend. Degree candidates from every college and school are eligible to participate. At this ceremony, students are recognized with others from their college as a group rather than individually. The ceremony includes a distinguished speaker, conferring of degrees by the president and the traditional lighting of the Tower in orange to honor graduates. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display.

Graduating Bachelors Degrees

The Cockrell School’s graduation celebrations only occur in the spring semester for graduates and candidates of that academic year (past fall, current spring and future summer.) Participation (“walking”) in the graduation ceremony/recognition is optional.

Engineering Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 5, 2023
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712

Student and guest drop-off
4:30 PM

Ceremony begins promptly at
5:30 PM

  • Graduates will need to purchase regalia.
  • All guests attending must have a ticket to enter Moody security gates
  • The ceremony will last approximately 2.5 hours. Out of respect for all graduates, please plan to be present until the end of the ceremony.
  • Livestream viewing of ceremony will be available on the day of event 
  • Map of venue for recommended entry points and road closures.

 

What to Expect

The Engineering Undergraduate Student Commencement consists of a guided path where graduates will enter the event space, cross the ceremony stage, take a professional graduation photo, and enjoy a shared speaker. Commencement will be streamed live to allow the moment to be shared with extended family and friends.

Graduation candidates cannot bring personal items such as backpacks, purses or coats to the Moody Ceremony. There is no secure area in which to leave them. We recommended carrying cell phones and keys on wrist bands or clothing with pockets.

Arrival at Moody Center
This is the first year the Cockrell School will be hosting at the new Moody Center. A new, state-of-the-art venue. There are new venue policies in place. Comfortable shoes are recommended for all attendees as there are ramps and stairs. All guests will need a ticket.

  • Students: 4:30pm drop-off, proceed to loading dock (Moody Center map)
  • Friends & Family: Proceed to Moody Center west gate with your ticket (Moody Center map)
  • ADA: Please arrange a dropoff at the Northeast circle and enter at Northwest Lobby security.

Share your experience #CockrellGrad
Posts you share will be seen during Commencement weekend by your friends and family, so send us your point-of-view. We are here for it.

Cross over the stage
Students get to walk across the stage with their friends and peers from their programs and have their names called, with department faculty in attendance to celebrate.

Take a professional graduation photo
A professional photographer will take formal photos of students on and off stage.

Exit the east exit and re-join your friends/family
You may want to consult the Moody Center map and come up with a strategic meetup location. Time to celebrate!

Ticketing Information

All graduates must secure tickets for their guests to enter the Cockrell School of Engineering Commencement Ceremony. Graduates will be allowed to secure up to 8 tickets for the ceremony  however, we ask that graduates only secure the number of tickets needed. Guest tickets are general admission and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis  saving of seats is not permitted. Tickets are free of charge.

The initial ticketing dates are April 13 - April 28, 2023. During the initial ticketing period, graduates are guaranteed up to 8 tickets. However, graduates will only be able to claim tickets one time during the initial period.

  • All guests MUST have their ticket transferred to them electronically prior to entering the Moody Center. 
  • Be sure to determine the number of tickets you need BEFORE you login the first time. Each graduate/degree candidate is allowed up to 8 tickets.
    • Once you claim your tickets online, you cannot return to the site to reserve more tickets from your original 8 allotment.
    • Once you login, you cannot step away or the portal could log you out and you would not be able to return to claim your tickets.

Any unclaimed tickets will be re-released for general consumption. During the re-release period, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates who need more than 8 tickets may claim additional tickets during the re-release period.

How to claim and share your Cockrell School Commencement tickets

If you do not already have one, you will need to create an Athletics ticketing account. You can create your ticketing account by visiting the Athletics ticketing website. It is highly encouraged that your guests also create a ticketing account as well. Graduates will receive an email with the link to secure tickets. If you cannot find the email, search your junk and spam folders. All graduates who have applied to graduate and/or RSVP’d for this year’s ceremony prior to the April 1 deadline will receive the ticketing email.

When you receive the ticketing email, complete the following steps:

  1. Click on the button in the email to access the ticketing portal.
  2. You will be prompted to enter a promotional code on this site. The promotional code is your UT EID.
  3. Confirm the number of guest tickets you require and complete the ticketing process.
  4. Access and share tickets with your guests via any of the following
    methods:

    a. Add tickets to your mobile wallet by selecting the “Add to Apple (or Google) Wallet” icon. From your wallet share the tickets with your guests.

    b. Click “Transfer Tickets” from the “My Account” page, select the tickets and then enter your guest’s ticketing account mobile number or email.

    c. Take a screenshot and text, airdrop or email individual tickets to your guests.

It is important that you share an individual, unique ticket with each of your guests. If you do not, they may not be able to enter the Moody Center for the ceremony.

Additional Information for attendees

Accessibility-Accommodations

If you need accessible accommodations for Cockrell School Ceremony and Celebrations or the University-Wide Commencement Ceremony, please notify us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. two weeks in advance of the celebration.

  • Drop Off: An ADA and mobility impaired passenger drop off point is available in the roundabout on the northeast side of the Moody Center. From the I-35 frontage road, head west on Clyde Littlefield Drive, then south on Red River. Please notify personnel attending the entrance that passengers are ADA or mobility impaired.
  • Seating: Moody Center offers wheelchair accessible and low mobility seating on each level of the venue. In the wheelchair accessible areas, there will be removable folding chairs so wherever a wheelchair or scooter is needed the folding chair will be removed.
  • Elevators: Are available to guests with disabilities. Check with a Moody Center Guest Services member for assistance.
  • Wheelchairs: Mobility impaired candidates or guests who cannot walk comfortably more than 5 feet are strongly encouraged to bring a wheelchair to the event. Local health supply rental companies can provide rental wheelchairs.
    • The Moody Center has a very limited number of wheelchairs on hand at entry doors. Guests who require additional assistance because of a limitation in mobility can request a wheelchair transport from the entry doors of the arena to their seating location. A Guest Services member will escort guests to their seat and arrange a pick-up time to escort them for their departure if desired. This service is available on a first come, first served basis and may be requested from any team member at the entry doors. Please note that arena wheelchairs cannot be left with guests during the event.
  • Assistive Listening Devices: Assistive Listening Devices are available and complimentary to guests for all arena events. Headsets and receivers can be checked out at the Guest Services booth on the Main Concourse. 

Security - CLEAR BAG POLICY

The university has safety procedures in place for all commencement ceremonies and venues.

  • Bags: For the health and safety of all guests, and to expedite the entry process, Moody Center requests that guests do not bring a bag to the arena. We strongly urge all graduates and guests not to bring bags to any ceremony unless they are absolutely necessary. A Clear Bag Policy is in effect to enhance existing security measures and expedite venue entry at Moody Center. Approved Bags Include:
    • Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 14" x 14" x 6"
    • One-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags
    • Non-clear clutch bags or wallets must not exceed 5" x 9" x 1.5"
    • Prohibited bags include: 
    • Any and all bags that do not meet the criteria above including back packs, grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, diaper bags*, camera/binocular cases, and any other bags that arena staff deem to not meet the clear bag policy.
    • *Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be placed into a clear plastic bag for entry.
  • Metal Detectors: Walk-through metal detectors are located at every arena entrance. In order to increase the efficiency of this process, guests should minimize the number of personal items they bring and remove any items that may trigger the alarm before walking through the detectors. If an alarm sounds, the guest will be subject to a secondary screening. 
  • Prohibited items:  Items include artificial noisemakers, large bags (see clear bag policy above), banners, flags, selfie sticks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras, camera tripods, drones, balloons, flowers vases (flower bouquets are ok), outside food and beverages, coolers, pets (except service dogs), strollers, wagons, explosive and flamable materials, and any and all weapons (see Weapons Policy – SEC-E-513), tobacco products, alcohol, and bottles or cans of any kind, shape, or size, regardless of material and regardless of empty or full.

Personal Items (coat, backpack, purses) Prohibited

Graduation candidates cannot bring personal items such as backpacks, purses or coats to the ceremony. There is no secure area in which to leave them. We recommend carrying cell phones and keys on wrist bands or in clothing with pockets.

Parking

For the latest updates to campus parking, please visit the university Commencement Weekend Parking page.

Professional photographs

The University coordinates professional photos of each graduation candidate as they cross the stage to be congratulated during the ceremony. Graduates and families have the option of purchasing photographs. There is no obligation to do so. Flash Photography provides free color proofs to each graduate. Proofs are mailed to the permanent address within two weeks of graduation. If you do not receive your proof, or if you wish to place your order by phone or email, please contact Flash Photography at 1-800-410-8070 or at http://www.flashphotography.com/.

Program

All candidates must submit their information to graduate before April 20th to be included in the program.

Questions

For questions or additional information, please contact a Graduation and Certification Advisor in the Engineering Student Services Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

University-wide Celebration

Saturday, May 6, 2023
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78712

Separate procession tickets are required for degree candidates to participate and for guests attending the University wide ceremony. More information about tickets may be found at the UT commencement website.

The college graduation ceremonies provide an occasion for recognizing degree candidates individually as they cross the stage while their name is announced.

The university-wide commencement ceremony takes place following the college ceremonies and is the culmination of Commencement weekend. Degree candidates from every college and school are eligible to participate. At this ceremony, students are recognized with others from their college as a group rather than individually. The ceremony includes a distinguished speaker, conferring of degrees by the president and the traditional lighting of the Tower in orange to honor graduates. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display.

University-wide Celebration

Saturday, May 6, 2023
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
2139 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78712

Separate procession tickets are required for degree candidates to participate and for guests attending the University wide ceremony. More information about tickets may be found at the UT commencement website.

The college graduation ceremonies provide an occasion for recognizing degree candidates individually as they cross the stage while their name is announced.

The university-wide commencement ceremony takes place following the college ceremonies and is the culmination of Commencement weekend. Degree candidates from every college and school are eligible to participate. At this ceremony, students are recognized with others from their college as a group rather than individually. The ceremony includes a distinguished speaker, conferring of degrees by the president and the traditional lighting of the Tower in orange to honor graduates. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display.