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Graduation | Commencement Information

WTAMU
Spring 2024 Commencement

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 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

Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business

Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities

6:00 pm

College of Engineering

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduation Ceremony Information

There are no rehearsals for commencement. Graduates will need to arrive an hour before ceremony to check in with their colleges.

 

North Entrance College Check-in

  • Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
  • Paul and Virginia Enger College of Business
  • College of Engineering

South Entrance College Check-in

  • Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences
  • Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences

 

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.

Guest Information

Ceremony Seating

Doors will open an hour before the ceremony. Seating is open and is on a first-come, first-served basis. After the ceremony, guest will meet their graduates outside.

ADA Accommodations

There is handicapped seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign language interpreters will be available at each ceremony.

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.

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.


Map to the First United Bank Center
2021 Fall Graduation handicap parking map

Graduation FAQs

Graduation Application  

Do I have to apply for graduation?

Yes. All students who wish to graduate must apply for graduation by the application deadline. This is a requirement for each student wishing to graduate. If you do not apply for graduation, you will not graduate.

Is there a fee to apply for graduation?

No. 

How do I apply for graduation?

Follow this link: insert grad application page link *

I missed the graduation application deadline – what can I do?

You will need to contact the appropriate department.

Once I apply for graduation, how long will it take to receive more information?

An official graduation letter will be sent to your University email account during the semester you intend to graduate. This will contain information about your remaining requirements, as well as commencement ceremony information.

Where can I purchase my regalia?

Contact the University Bookstore for information on regalia.

If I walked in the ceremony, does that mean I’ve graduated?

No. A final degree evaluation will be completed before a degree is officially awarded to ensure all requirements have been met.

I applied for graduation but will not graduate. Can I still walk? Do I have to reapply?

You can still walk if you are within three (3) hours of graduation, but must reapply for the term you actually plan to graduate. Students will only be reviewed for graduation if they have an active graduation application for the correct term.

I plan to graduate in August, but there is no commencement ceremony. What are my options?

Students who will meet graduation requirements in August can choose to participate either in the preceding May ceremony or the following December ceremony. If you want to participate in the May ceremony and have your name in the program, you must apply for August graduation by March 15 th.

Information for Graduating Students  
Commencement Information