Academic Regalia
Regalia is required to participate in Commencement.
Information about regalia for bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. students including pricing and purchasing:
RSVP for Commencement
An RSVP is required to participate. The RSVP period for Spring 2023 is Feb. 27 through March 27.
Get your GradPass
Your Gradpass is how we call and display your name at the ceremony. Gradpasses will be released to students two weeks prior the ceremony. Check back for more details closer to the event.
Ceremony Details
Recognition
Students will walk on stage to receive their faux diploma from the president. Each attending student will have their individual name called and displayed on the jumbotron as they walk across stage.
Students will then take a photo with the Ramblin' Wreck before returning to their seat.
Seating
- Tickets are not required. This is a general admission event.
- Bachelors and masters will be seated by college on the field. Ph.D. students will be grouped by degree level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about tickets, ADA seating, guests, or just general graduation issues?
Photo Finish
GradImages, your official graduation photographer, will take professional photos at each Commencement activity and send out proofs shortly after your event.
- At the President's Graduation Celebration: GradImages will take photos with you, your family and friends, and the Ramblin' Wreck
- During the ceremony: GradImages will photograph your official graduation portrait, plus close-ups of you crossing the stage
- Immediately after the ceremony: Grab a photographer to take candid photos of you with family and friends
Proofs of your formal and candid shots will be sent via email the week after your graduation event. You can also visit gradimages.com after the ceremony to view and order your images.
Wondering where to take photos with your grad after the ceremony?
Graduation Checklist
Learn what is required to graduate and participate in Commencement.
Important Dates
Spring 2023
- Early and Late Walk Request: March 17, 2023
- RSVP period: Feb. 27 to March 27, 2023
- Ceremony: May 5 and 6, 2023