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Graduation & Commencement Information

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One Lake, One Ceremony, One Celebration

Beginning Spring 2026, we’re excited to launch a new tradition: one unified Commencement Ceremony that brings the entire 91°µÍø family together to celebrate your achievements and the start of your next chapter.

Things to Know:

Graduation is the official process of being awarded a degree.

Commencement refers to the ceremonies held at the end of the spring semester. These events provide an opportunity for the University community, along with students’ families and friends, to recognize and celebrate the achievement of completing a degree.

Please note: participating in the Commencement ceremony does not guarantee graduation. All degree requirements must be completed in the semester for which the student has applied to graduate.

Fall 2025 Graduation:

Students who plan to graduate this upcoming fall, please note the deadline to apply for Fall 2025 Graduation is August, 1 2025. 

• For application requirements, please refer to the Graduation Checklist.

 

2026 Graduation & Commencement: May 7, 2026

We eagerly anticipate celebrating our graduates' achievements at the upcoming Spring Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026. This significant event marks the culmination of our students' dedication and hard work.

• For detailed information on the Commencement Ceremony schedule, please refer to the outline below.
• To order caps and gowns, rings, and other regalia, please visit the . 
• IMPORTANT: Students, please refer to the cap policy below.

 

Summer 2026 Graduation Participation Policy

Part 1: Credit Hours to Participate

Students will be eligible to participate if the following criteria are met:

1. Student is registered for all pending course requirements and has successfully completed all registered hours OR
2. Student is registered for all pending course requirements and has successfully completed all registered hours except for 3 or fewer hours. This could be due to failing a course or receiving an I or X grade at the end of the registered term.
   AND
3. Student has completed all other degree requirements, such as Dissertation, COMPS, Portfolio, etc.

Part 2: Summer Degree Requirements

1. All students completing degree requirements during a Summer Academic session will be allowed to participate in the May Commencement ceremony.
2. Students will be allowed to participate in May Commencement if:
   1. Student is lacking 6 or fewer hours to complete their degree requirements
   2. Student has completed their COMPS, Dissertation, Portfolio, etc.
   3. Student must notify the Registrar's Office of their intent to participate by the deadline to apply for graduation. If student does not notify the Registrar's Office of their intent to participate in the May Commencement by the application deadline, their name will be added to the May commencement list to participate. 

Commencement Events

Thursday, May 7, 2026

For on-campus events, guests can park in Lot K ()

Cap Policy

Students may decorate their graduation caps provided that decorations meet the following guidelines:

• Decorations should not violate any University policy.  
• Decorations should not pose a safety hazard.
• Decorations should not infringe upon someone else’s space.  
• Any lights must be turned off during ceremony. Lasers or strobe lights are not permitted.
• Students whose decorations may possibly obstruct the view of others will be asked to  remove their hats while being seated.  

Any decorations violating the guidelines will be subject to removal by University officials on graduation day.  

Effective term: 2025SP 

This policy was updated by the Office of Student Affairs and the Registrar’s Office with input from undergraduate and graduate students. It was approved by the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs on April 23, 2025.

 

Helpful Information

We know you are ready to celebrate your graduate’s incredible achievement, and we look forward to welcoming you to campus and celebrating this milestone with you and your graduate! As you make plans to join us in San Antonio and to help with travel, see our discounted hotel rates and Things to do in San Antonio available for 91°µÍø families. Together, we will make Commencement a joyful beginning to their next chapter.