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 6, 2025 | 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 Grad
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. | San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH)
Join us to celebrate and recognize the achievements of all graduating UT students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree. RSVP here.
Disability Graduation Celebration
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 1 – 3 p.m. | San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH)
The Disability Cultural Center (DCC), Disability and Access (D&A) and Longhorn TIES are excited to host Disability Graduation to celebrate our disabled graduates and those graduating with the Critical Disability Studies portfolio/minor.
Disability Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 8 from 1-3 p.m. in the San Jacinto Multipurpose Room. The event will include a reception with food, a photo booth and other fun activities, as well as a short ceremony with student and faculty speakers. Free parking will be available in the Brazos Parking Garage. RSVP here.
The Great Texas Exit Celebration
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UTX)
Cap off graduation weekend at the Great Texas Exit, a casual, Texas-sized celebration hosted by the Texas Exes. Join us from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10! The Etter-Harbin Alumni Center is directly across the street from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Conveniently scheduled before the University-wide commencement ceremony, the Great Texas Exit is the perfect way to kick off your celebration! RSVP here.