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.
The Cockrell School of Engineering holds graduation ceremonies each May to honor the graduate, undergraduate and degree candidates of the entire academic year (past Fall, current Spring and future Summer). May 2025 participants include December 2024 graduates and May 2025 and August 2025 potential degree candidates. Updates will soon be posted with more details.
Attendance at these ceremonies is optional, however:
- If you are completing an undergraduate degree (BS), you must complete the Intent to Graduate form.
- If you are completing a graduate degree (MS and/or PhD), you must complete the Application to Graduate.
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 (“crossing the stage”) in the graduation ceremony/recognition is optional.
Graduates must RSVP to attend the Engineering Graduate Student Celebration. For more information on how to RSVP, please visit the Cockrell Grad Student Resources page.
Engineering Graduate Student Celebration
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Engineering Education & 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 University-wide Celebration on Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Livestream viewing of the ceremony will be available on the day of the event
- Map of venue for recommended entry points and road closures.
What to Expect
The Engineering Graduate Student Celebration consists 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 to celebrate on the EER West Lawn
Celebrate with family and friends at photo stations outside on the EER West Lawn.
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Additional Information for attendees
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 11, 2024
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 on the UT Commencement website.
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 (“crossing the stage”) in the graduation ceremony/recognition is optional.
Engineering Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 2024
Moody Center
2001 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Student and guest drop-off:
5:00 PM
Ceremony begins promptly at:
6:00 PM
- Graduates will need to purchase regalia.
- All guests attending must have a unique, individual ticket to enter Moody Center. Degree candidates will provide guest(s) with a ticket.
- Note: separate tickets are required for the University-wide Celebration on Saturday, May 11, 2024
- 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.
- A Livestream viewing of the ceremony will be available on the day of the 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 recommend carrying cell phones and keys on wristbands or clothing with pockets.
Arrival at Moody Center
This Cockrell School will be hosting the event at the Moody Center. There are venue policies in place are not at the discretion of the Cockrell School. Comfortable shoes are recommended for all attendees as there are ramps and stairs. All guests will need a ticket.
- Students: 5:00pm 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 drop-off 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 guests must secure a unique, individual ticket from their graduate in order to enter the Moody Center. Degree candidates will be allowed to secure up to 8 tickets for the ceremony. The last day for a degree candidate/graduate to request tickets is April 12, 2024.
Guest tickets can only be reserved by students at the time of RSVP through our new Marching Order system. Eligible students will receive an email from Marching Order on February 26th. If you did not receive your link, please contact us at
Additional Information for attendees
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 11, 2024
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 on the University Commencement website.
University-wide Celebration
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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 on the University Commencement website.