More than 3,800 UTSA graduates will cross the commencement stage this semester
(November 30, 2016) – UTSA will celebrate its more than 3,800 new graduates during fall commencement with two ceremonies, scheduled Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. UTSA President Ricardo Romo will serve as the keynote speaker for both commencement ceremonies.
The first commencement ceremony will honor graduates from the College of Architecture, Construction and Planning, the College of Business , the College of Education and Human Development and the College of Public Policy. The second ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Engineering, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, the College of Sciences and University College.
UTSA undergraduates and master's students will wear new navy blue gowns at the semi-annual ceremonies; doctoral students will wear custom gowns.
Graduates should arrive at the Alamodome two hours before their ceremony begins and proceed to the check-in area located on the ground level. Alamodome parking is $15. The doors will open for guests two hours before each ceremony.
Students and their families are invited to share their commencement photos on social media using #UTSAgrad16.
UTSA is recognized as one of the top 400 universities in the world and one of the top five young universities in the nation by Times Higher Education.
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For detailed information about UTSA's fall commencement ceremonies or to read profiles of exceptional graduates, visit the UTSA Commencement website.
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