Commencement and Convocation

Congratulations!

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 a graduation ceremony each May to honor the undergraduate degree candidates of the entire academic year (past fall, current spring and future summer). Participation (“crossing the stage”) in the graduation ceremony is optional.

The University of Texas at Austin holds convocation ceremonies each May, honoring M.S. and Ph.D. degree candidates, as well as a University-wide Commencement event honoring all graduates from all degree programs.

Preparing for graduation requires the following:

• If you are completing an undergraduate degree (B.S.), you must complete the Intent to Graduate form.
• If you are completing a graduate degree (M.S. and/or Ph.D.), you must complete the Application to Graduate.