Spring 2023 Commencement
Saturday, May 13, 2023
First United Bank Center
10:00 am
- Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
- Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences
2:00 pm
- Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
6:00 pm
- Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business
- College of Engineering
Graduation Ceremony Information
Graduate Instructions
There are no rehearsals for commencement. Graduates will arrive at First United Bank Center an hour before ceremony begins and check in with their college.
North Entrance College Check-in
- Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
- Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities
- Paul and Virginia Enger College of Business
South Entrance College Check-in
- Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- College of Engineering
See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
Ceremony Length
Each ceremony will last up to 2 hours. At the end of each ceremony, graduates will walk in the recessional out of the arena doors. Guests will meet their graduates outside.
Flash Photography
Every student will be photographed twice at the commencement ceremony. Free proofs will be mailed and emailed within a week of the ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Flash Photography at FLASHphotography.com.
Merchandise and Accessories
WTAMU Bookstore will be at all ceremonies to sell merchandise and graduation accessories. For questions please contact Cortney Carter at 806-651-2742.
Guest Information
Doors will open an hour before the ceremony begins. Seating is open and is on a first-come, first-served basis. After the ceremony, guest will be their graduates outside.
ADA Accommodations
There will be handicapped seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sign language interpreters will be available at each ceremony.
Location and Parking
Parking will be available at the First United Bank Center. Overflow parking will be behind the Agricultural Sciences Complex and the Virgil Henson Activities Center. Please do not park along Russell Long Blvd. as this is a bike lane and not a shoulder.
Parking Accommodations
Handicapped parking will be available at the First United Bank Center.
