Program Ceremony Details
McCombs Commencement Schedule
| Date | Program | Time & Location | Contact |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | BBA | Moody Center, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | BBA Student Life |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | MS Programs and MSTC | Gregory Gym, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Paige Morgan |
| Friday, May 9, 2025 | MBA | Gregory Gym, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Lanita Hidalgo |
| Saturday, May 10, 2025 | MPA | Gregory Gym, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | MPA Office |
BBA Ceremony Details
This is the formal commencement celebration for all of our undergraduate students. The opening remarks will be for all students, followed by recognition of individual students, separately by major. The ceremony will also be live-streamed from the Moody Center.
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Moody Center
MBA Ceremony Details
This is the formal commencement celebration for all of our MBA Programs. The opening remarks will be for all students, followed by recognition of individual students, separately by major. The ceremony will also be live-streamed from Crum Auditorium in Robert B. Rowling Hall.
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Gregory Gym
Academic Dress (Regalia)
- Traditional academic regalia is required for all degree candidates. Watch a video on how to wear your regalia.
- Students should wear business attire underneath their gowns. Candidates wearing anything other than the approved academic regalia will be asked to leave.
- A regalia package is available to purchase from the University Co-Op (graduation department in the basement) and cannot be rented through the Co-Op.
- Select ‘Business’ when ordering your tassel, stole or hood. If you borrow regalia, make sure that you have the correct color.
- MPA students earning both their BBA and MPA degrees concurrently only need to buy the master’s regalia, which they can wear at the BBA ceremony.
- The tassel is worn on the right side before the degree is conferred.
- Do not bring any personal items such as purses, backpacks, or coats.
- Be careful in your shoe choice, as the ramps to and from the stage can be slick and are rather steep.
- High heels are not recommended.
- Flip flops are not allowed.
Post Ceremony
Diplomas
Once all requirements are met by the prescribed deadlines, you will receive graduation information from the Registrar’s Office. It’s important to update your local and permanent addresses in the university system, as the diploma will be mailed to your permanent address on file with the university.
Diplomas will arrive approximately six weeks after the ceremony.
More Information
Email: diplomas@austin.utexas.edu
Call: 512-475-7619
Visit the Registrar’s website
Regalia: How to wear your cap and gown
Can I indicate a different name for announcement than what appears on my student records?
Yes, you may confirm the name that will be announced the day of the event.
Do I need to wear a cap and gown? If so, where can I buy them?
A cap and gown (commonly refferred to as ‘academic regalia’) are traditionally worn during commencement and can be purchased through the University Co-op. The Co-op also offers announcements, invitations, yard signs, and other graduation items.
In order to receive your regalia prior to Commencement Weekend, orders must be placed at least 3 weeks in advance of the commencement date.
How do I wear my cap and gown?
Watch a video on how to wear your cap and gown
- Please leave your hood in the bag until the day of graduation.
- Once you arrive on campus, you’ll be able to take the hood out of the bag and put it on as-is. You do not need to adjust the hood in any way.
What is the inclement weather policy?
As always, inclement weather could be an issue. The Commencement Ceremony will be held rain or shine. Please bring an umbrella and other suitable rain gear if desired.
What COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place?
We strongly encourage students and guests to practice healthy behaviors, including staying home if sick.
Photography
- A professional photographer will be present at all ceremonies.
- Photos can be ordered from Flash Photography after Commencement Weekend.
- Candidates will have the option of purchasing photos.