Graduation

2025 Commencement Ceremony

Plan II Honors Program 2025 Commencement

The 2025 Plan II Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. 

Questions? Reach out to planiicommencement@austin.utexas.edu

Plan II Graduate RSVP & Tickets Information

How do I RSVP to walk in the Plan II Commencement?

All Plan II seniors eligible and approved to graduate should be sent an email from the COLA Commencement team inviting them to sign up for Tassel, our commencement planning software. Via Tassel, you can select a cermeony to walk in. At that time, you can also reserve tickets for your guests. If you do not receive this email invitation, reach out to colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu to request an invite to Tassel.

Who needs a ticket, and why?

Graduating Plan II Honors seniors do NOT need a ticket for the Plan II Honors Graduation ceremony.  However, because seating is limited, all GUESTS must have a ticket to enter the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. When you (a graduating student) RSVP for the Plan II Commencement, you will have the option to claim your tickets for guests at that time.

How many tickets may I have?

Each graduating senior is initially given up to FOUR (4) tickets to start. We will release additional tickets for students to claim if they need more than the 4 allotted to them. These additional tickets will be released on Monday, March 24th via a Tassel email to the graduating student’s email address on file.

Why only four tickets?

Because seating is limited in the Hogg, we will not have more tickets than available seats. Therefore, we expect that seniors will not claim more tickets than they intend to use. Please do not claim additional tickets that if you know you will only have 3 or 4 guests!

May I have more than four tickets?

Yes, additional tickets will be released on Monday, March 24th via an email to the graduating student’s email address on file. Please only claim the tickets you need, and release any tickets you end up not needing so another student can claim them instead.

When may I pick up my tickets?

Tickets are digital. You’ll have access to them via Tassel, the software program that COLA uses for commencement coordination.

What if I miss the deadline to RSVP/walk in the ceremony?

The deadline to RSVP to walk in any COLA commencement, be it our Plan II ceremony or the big, COLA-wide ceremony, is April 14, 2025. This deadline is firm, set by the College centrally. If you miss this deadline, you will not be allowed to walk in ours, or any other, COLA ceremony.

Where do I get my cap and gown for the ceremony?

The University Co-op sells regalia for commencement; the Liberal Arts stole and tassel color is white. You must place your order with the Co-op by the deadline set by the Co-op. If purchasing regalia presents a financial hardship for you, please let us know. Plan II keeps caps and gowns on hand from past students, and offers free regalia rentals. Reach out to us if you need this service!

 

 

College of Liberal Arts Graduation 

Thursday, May 4, 2023 – 6PM – Moody Center 

The College of Liberal Arts holds graduation ceremonies each May to honor the undergraduates and candidates of the entire academic year. May 2023 participants include December 2022 graduates and May 2023 and August 2023 potential graduates.  

Attendance at the commencement ceremony is optional, but if you are completing a degree you must complete the application to graduate. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q:  Do I need a ticket?  

A: Yes, tickets are required.  Click to learn more. 

Q:  How long will the ceremony be?  

A: The College anticipates the ceremony will last approximately three hours. Out of respect for all graduates, please plan to be present until the end of the ceremony.  

Q: Do I need to wear a cap and gown? If so, where can I buy them? 

A: Academic regalia is required for all ceremony participants. Bachelor regalia may be purchased from the University Co-op. The tassel color for BA and BS graduates in the College of Liberal Arts is white. Bachelor's regalia should be ordered by April 14. Formal invitations to send to family and friends may also be purchased from the University Co-op. 

IMPORTANT VENUE INFORMATION

*2023 marks the first year the College will host its graduation ceremonies at the Moody Center.

SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR THE MOODY CENTER 

The university has safety procedures in place for all commencement ceremonies and venues. Backpacks, tote bags, or any bags larger than 12 inches in any dimension will not be allowed into the venue. In addition, all other bags, including purses, camera cases, and diaper bags, may be searched by security officers before visitors are permitted to enter the venue. Walk-through metal detectors are now located at every arena entrance. In order to increase the efficiency of this process, guests should minimize the number of personal items they bring and remove any items that may trigger the alarm before walking through the detectors. If an alarm sounds, the guest will be subject to a secondary screening.  

We strongly urge all graduates and guests not to bring bags to any ceremony unless they are absolutely necessary. Those visitors bringing small bags should expect delays in order to enter the venue, and those with prohibited large bags will be turned away. Please plan accordingly. Do not bring any packages that cannot be opened or inspected. 

Graduates should not bring personal items such as purses or coats to the ceremony. There is no secure area in which to leave them. We recommend carrying cell phones and keys on wrist bands or in clothing with pockets. 

PARKING 

For the latest updates to campus parking, please visit the university Commencement Weekend Parking page. 

ACCOMMODATION AT THE CEREMONY 

Accommodation requests for graduates or their guests should be made at least five business days prior to commencement activities. While every effort will be made, we may be unable to fulfill last-minute requests. Please address accommodation requests to colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu 

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS 

The University coordinates professional photos of each graduation candidate as they walk across the stage to be congratulated during COLA ceremonies. Graduates and families have the option of purchasing photographs. There is no obligation to do so. Flash Photography provides free color proofs to each graduate. Proofs are mailed to the permanent address within two weeks of graduation. If you do not receive your proof, or if you wish to place your order by phone or email, please contact Flash Photography at 1-800-410-8070 or at http://www.flashphotography.com/. 

If you have any specific questions that have not been answered on this site, you can email colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu  

2024 Commencement Ceremony

Plan II Honors Program 2024 Commencement

The ceremony was livestreamed. Watch on Youtube.

The digital program can be found here.