Holding Areas & The Commencement Ceremony
Students can refer to the "Know Before You Go" and FAQs sections on UTA's Commencement page.
Box 19617, Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817-272-3291
Commencement
Schedule
College of Liberal Arts Commencement
Global Life Field
Friday, December 12th
9 AM, 2 PM, or 7 PM (COLA TBD)
Graduation Reminders
| Apply for Fall 2025 Graduation | Apply in MyMav! Remember to check your FERPA status to ensure your name appears in the commencement program. | Deadline Wednesday, 10/1 |
| Grad Finale | UTA Bookstore or online at UTAshop.com. | Tuesday, 10/21 – Thursday, 10/23 |
| Ring Sale | UTA Bookstore or online at UTAshop.com. |
Tuesday, 9/2 – Thursday, 9/4 & |
| Complete First Destination Survey | Look for an email from [email protected]. | Friday, 11/7/25 – Thursday, 5/7/26 |
| Complete Exit Survey | Look for an email from [email protected]. | Monday, 10/6 – Wednesday, 12/31 |
| Priority Regalia Orders | Order graduation attire. | Deadline Thursday, 10/23 |
| Enter UTA Grad Cap Contest | Submit your entries during the entry period. | Monday, 11/10 – Monday, 12/1 |
| Maverick Advantage Distinction | Apply: uta.edu/student-affairs/maverick-advantage. | Deadline Friday, 11/21 |
| Complete Graduate Profile on Tassel | (Formerly known as Marching Order) Tassel is UTA’s one-stop-shop where grads can: RSVP to participate in commencement -- Request guest tickets Submit your photo -- Confirm spelling & pronunciation of your name -- Request ADA accommodations -- Recognize faculty/staff that have impacted your journey. | Thursday, 10/9 – Tuesday, 11/11 |
| Enter UTA Grad Photo Raffle | Submit your entries during the entry period. | Monday, 11/10 – Monday, 12/8 |
| MavGrad Celebration & Fall 2025 Ring Ceremony | Celebrate with you peers, friends, and family. | Thursday, 12/11 |
Tickets
Graduating students will need to PRINT their GradPasses and bring them to Globe Life Field. GradPasses are sent through Tassel (formerly Marching Order) the week of commencement. Guest tickets must be forwarded by the graduate in the MLB Ballpark App or through My Rangers Tickets. Printed or screenshotted tickets for guests cannot be accepted.
Cap and Gown
Regalia, including tassels and Honor Cords, must be purchased from the University Bookstore prior to the ceremony. You should have received information from the Bookstore about purchasing regalia, but if not, please contact them to place your order. No one will be allowed to walk in the ceremony without proper regalia. Please note that the tassel color for The College of Liberal Arts is white. Ph.D. tassels are gold, regardless of college.
#FOREVERMAVERICK
UTA wants to see your graduation journey! Use #ForeverMaverick to share on all social media channels from now until graduation.
GRAD CAP DECORATING CONTEST
Graduating Mavericks can submit their grad cap designs during the entry period via email. Learn about the Grad Cap Contest. Send a picture of your decorated cap to [email protected].
FAQ's
First, check with your advisor to find out if you are eligible to register this term. Then apply through your MyMav Student Center. View the instructions.
Yes, the application fee is $40, and it is not refundable or transferable.
If you missed the deadline, you may still be able to register to graduate. The late fee is $60, and your name may not be published in the commencement program. Contact the CoLA Commencement Coordinator, Phebe Erwin at [email protected], for further information.
Graduation regalia is required and should be ordered through the UTA bookstore or online.
Please refer to the information listed on UTA's Commencement page about tickets.
Yes, find out more about watching the ceremony virtually.
Contact
For any questions, contact your CoLA Commencement Coordinator, Phebe Erwin.
Email Phebe Erwin