Graduating Students

Congratulations! Earning a degree from The University of Texas at Arlington is an honor and an accomplishment.
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Grad Cap and Grad Photo Contest

Prepare for the upcoming Grad Cap and Grad Photo contests by reviewing it's rich history.

Learn more about the Grad Cap and Grad Photo Contest

Graduate Checklist

  1. Apply for graduation by: Monday, March 2nd
  2. Complete Exit Survey TBD
  3. Register and complete your Graduate profile in Tassel (formerly Marching Order): Thursday, March 5th – Monday, April 6th
  4. Order your regalia and Commencement memorabilia by: Thursday, March 19th
  5. Enter the Grad Cap Contest: Monday, March 30th - Sunday, April 19th
  6. Enter the Grad Photo Raffle Monday, April 6th - Monday, April 27th
  7. Complete First Destination Survey: TBD
  8. Apply for Maverick Advantage by: Friday, April 24th
  9. Vote in the Grad Cap Contest: Monday, April 20th – Monday, April 27th
  10. Guest Ticket Release: Tuesday, April 14th
  11. Access and print your grad pass from Tassel (formerly Marching Order): Thursday, April 30th
  12. Bring your printed grad pass to your ceremony: Sunday, May 3rd
Iris Booth Map, in the university center outside of career center

Need A Professional Headshot?

Meet Iris: Your On-Campus Headshot Booth
Free professional headshots, anytime.

Take advantage of the new campus Headshot Booth located in the University Center, near the Career Development Center! The booth is self-service, available anytime, and free of charge!

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ACADEMIC DEADLINES AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION

Students are eligible to participate in their commencement ceremony if they apply for graduation by the deadline and if they have completed all of the requirements for their degree program or will have completed all of those requirements by the end of the graduation term. After Spring 2024 commencement, graduates may only defer their participation in commencement for one semester. Spring 2026 graduates may only defer to Fall 2026 commencement, and any UTA alumni that graduated prior to Spring 2024 are ineligible to participate in current and/or future commencement ceremonies.

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Commencement Program

If in MyMav you have opted to restrict directory information, your name will not appear in the printed commencement program unless you change that restriction by the graduation application deadline.

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How To - UTA Commencement