Ceremony 1

Saturday, May 6th at 10:00 AM

College and Departments

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and College of Business and Global Affairs

(Graduate & Undergraduate)

Majors

Undergraduate majors in: Agricultural General, Agricultural Business, Natural Resources Management, Geosciences, Veterinary Science and Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Political Science, International Studies, Management, Marketing, and Information Systems

Graduate majors in MSANR: Agricultural and Natural Resources Systems Management, MSFCS: Family and Consumer Sciences, and MBA: Business Administration

Ceremony 2

Saturday, May 6th at 2:00 PM

College and Departments

College of Education, Health and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, and College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Majors

Undergraduate majors in: Nursing, Special Education, Education: Integrated Studies, Secondary Education, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Health and Human Performance, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Biology, Chemistry (BS), Chemistry (BSCH), BSE: Engineering, BSME: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Fine and Performing Arts, Communications, English, Spanish, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Philosophy, and History

Graduate majors in MASCM: Strategic Communication, MSCJ: Criminal Justice, MSED: Teaching, MSED: Counseling, and MSED: Educational Leadership.

Additional information will be announced at a future date. Communication will be sent out to graduating seniors via their @ut.utm.edu email accounts. Please be sure to check it regularly for updates and deadlines for graduation.

• Step 1: Apply for Graduation via Banner Self-Service. See “How to Apply” below for those instructions and information
• Step 2: Be sure to speak with your advisor and graduation specialist to ensure that you are on track to meet your graduation requirements
• Step 3: Participation in the Commencement Ceremony is optional. However, if you plan to attend the Ceremony, you can purchase a cap and gown through the bookstore.
• Step 4: Register for mandatory Senior Exit Exam through the UTM testing center.
• Step 5: Clear account of any holds including the Bursar’s Office, Library, or Financial Aid Exit Counseling. Important! Holds will prevent the mailing of your diploma.
• Step 6: Graduation Day. Arrive at the Elam Center as early as 45 minutes prior to ceremony time.
• Finally: Review the After Graduation section for more information.

• Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) applying for graduation must apply online through Banner Self-Service
  • Please use the Intended Date of Graduation Application link in the Student Records tab.
• Students are eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies upon completion of ALL requirements for the degree. Students participating in the graduation ceremonies will not receive the degree until they have fulfilled all degree requirements. Students receiving degrees in the previous August may walk in December.
• RSVP Information will be sent out once details have been determined.

Students with a Spring 2023 graduation date will be contacted via email and text message (opt-in required) with the link to RSVP. The RSVP Deadline for Spring 2023 is March 31st, 2023 at 5:00PM. Students can find more information on the Academic Records OneSpace Site, located through the UTM Portal.

• You may request from your college dean to walk in the commencement ceremony the semester prior to all your course work being completed, you must meet the following conditions.
  • Presentation of Documentation demonstrating inability (rather than choice) to attend the semester your course work is complete.
    • Examples of "inability" may include, but are not limited to: deployment to military duty, secured employment outside a 200-mile radius that requires you to work on Saturdays, graduate school acceptance outside a 200-mile radius that requires you to attend classes on Saturdays, etc.
  • Documentation of courses left to take after the semester you are requesting to participate in commencement.
  • Recommendation and signature of the dean.
• Your request will be reviewed by the Registrar’s Office and additional communication will be sent if seating is available.
• Spring 2023 RSVP Deadline is March 31st, 2023 at 5:00PM
• Students can find more information on the Academic Records OneSpace Site, located through the UTM Portal.

All students are required to complete the Senior Exit Exam (s). Students will not be eligible to graduate until the exam(s) have been completed. If you are not sure if you need to take the test or have questions, please contact the department of your major.

Additional information will be announced at a future date.

Additional Information will be announced at a future date.

Additional information will be announced at a future date. Communication will be sent out to graduating seniors via their @ut.utm.edu email accounts. Please be sure to check it regularly for updates and deadlines for graduation.

Regalia is in stock at the bookstore through the day of graduation; you can come into the bookstore at anytime between now and May 6th to purchase your regalia. We will also be at the Elam Center on graduation day before your ceremony should you need any last-minute graduation items. You can also order online through November 5th at utm.shopoakhalli.com if you would like your regalia to be mailed to you.

Important Note: DO NOT IRON YOUR REGALIA! UTM uses Greenweaver gowns that are made from recycled water bottles. Using a hot iron will melt your gown; you can use a steamer to remove any wrinkles.

How to Wear Your Bachelor's Cap and Gown

How to Wear Your Master's Cap and Gown

Additional information will be announced at a future date. Communication will be sent out to graduating seniors via their @ut.utm.edu email accounts. Please be sure to check it regularly for updates and deadlines for graduation.

Additional information will be announced at a future date.

We follow ADA guidelines for special seating for disabled guest and one companion. Guests needing special seating may be dropped off at the bottom of the Elam Center located just off JC Henson Drive.

Campus Maps

The University has arranged for a professional photographer for the ceremonies who will photograph each graduate as he/she crosses the stage to receive congratulations from the platform guests. All orders are handled strictly between the graduate and the photographer.

Additional information will be announced at a future date.