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.
- Graduate Student Celebrations, Livestream starts May 4 at 9am
- Undergraduate Commencement, Livestream starts May 5 at 5:30pm
This page will be continually updated as details about the ceremonies become finalized.
Choose your ceremony:
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
Personal Items (coat, backpack, purses) Prohibited
Questions
For questions or additional information, please contact a Graduation and Certification Advisor in the Engineering Student Services Office at
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
- Note: separate tickets are required for the all-university event on Saturday, May 6
- 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
Additional Information for attendees
Personal Items (coat, backpack, purses) Prohibited
Questions
For questions or additional information, please contact a Graduation and Certification Advisor in the Engineering Student Services Office at
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.