History Commencement

In 2001, the Department of History began conducting its own baccalaureate graduation ceremonies during the May commencement weekend. Professor Alan Tully (History's Chair in 2002-2014 and 2022-2023) realized that students might want to hear from someone who had been in their shoes, graduating from The University of Texas and wondering what direction their life would take. We started the tradition of inviting a Texas Ex who had earned their bachelor’s degree with a major in history to speak each year. Beginning in 2023, we collaborate with the Department of English to hold our commencement ceremony.

History Ceremony 2024

2024 English & History Convocation

Date:  Friday, May 10 at 3:00 PM

Location:  Hogg Memorial Auditorium (HMA)

Commencement RSVP Deadline: April 12 

Contact:  humanitiescommencement@utlists.utexas.edu

For complete information please refer to our event page.

UT Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium

The university-wide commencement ceremony takes place following the college ceremonies and is the culmination of Commencement weekend. The ceremony includes a distinguished speaker, conferring of degrees by the president and the traditional lighting of the Tower in orange to honor graduates. The celebration concludes with a fireworks display. More information may be found on the UT Commencement page.