In addition to official convocation and graduation ceremonies, there are other celebrations hosted by organizations, student groups and university units honoring graduating students in a number of ways, including special ceremonies, awards banquets and receptions. Those celebrations include:
Orange Blossom Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. | San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH)
The Orange Blossom Graduation Celebration recognizes the accomplishments, successes and achievements of non-traditional students who are graduating and is hosted by the Transfer-Year Experience Program within the School of Undergraduate Studies.
First-Gen Longhorns Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 1 – 3 p.m. | San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH)
First-Gen Longhorns are a fundamental part of our campus and a strong and proud part of the Longhorn family. First-Gen Longhorns Graduation Celebration honors these graduates and their achievements.
Disability Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 1 – 3 p.m. | San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH)
Join Disability and Access, the Disability Cultural Center and campus partners for UT’s Disability Graduation! Disability Graduation is a time to celebrate our disabled graduates and those graduating with the Critical Disability Studies portfolio/minor.
The Great Texas Exit Celebration
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UTX)
The Great Texas Exit, a casual, Texas-sized celebration, kicks off graduation weekend and is hosted by Texas Exes. The event is from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 11. Here you may pick up your commemorative graduation items, available while supplies last. There will be photo opportunities available for all grads, and you may purchase your Life Membership by graduation in order to have the opportunity to take a photo with BEVO! Staff will be available to help you purchase a Texas Exes Life Membership. Click here to RSVP.
Texas Exes is hosting a variety of celebrations at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UTX) throughout Commencement week. Click here for a full schedule of events.