Graduation

Graduating from UT Dallas is the culmination of students’ hard work, when Comets become proud alumni. This page has everything future grads and their families and friends need to know before and after commencement.

Commencement Activities

School Graduation Ceremonies

Each fall and spring, School Graduation Ceremonies will recognize graduates and their school classmates individually with traditional walking exercises in the Activity Center or Arts and Technology Lecture Hall. School ceremonies are followed by a gathering for new graduates, families and friends at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.

University Commencement

In addition to School Graduation Ceremonies, each spring the University Commencement will honor the spring class as well as graduates from the preceding fall and summer. The outdoor ceremony, led by the President Richard C. Benson, features a grand procession, a keynote speaker, entertainment and fireworks.

Graduation regalia is required for both ceremonies. Only approved UTD regalia may be worn. Cords and stoles not distributed by UTD or their official regalia merchandisers are not permitted, and students may be asked to remove them.


Graduating Students


Family & Friends


New Alumni

After graduation, you transition from UT Dallas student to alumnus. The Alumni and Annual Giving teams provide alumni like you with life-long ways to remain engaged with UT Dallas through on-campus activities, events, and other opportunities. Learn more about how alumni can stay connected.

Graduates in regalia talk and walk on campus

Graduation Day

Persons with disabilities who would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical or virtual platform access may contact graduation@utdallas.edu in advance of the program.

A graduate standing with his diploma holder