COLA Commencement Ceremony 2024

Yes, tickets are required for all guests for this ceremony. Each graduate will be allocated 8 tickets for their guests. Graduates will secure these when they complete the required RSVP form. 

All guests over the age of 2 will need a ticket to enter the Moody Center and will have to go through security screening at the entrances. All seats will be first come first served. 

If you plan to also attend the university-wide ceremony, this event has separate ticketing. Learn more about ticketing for the evening university-wide ceremony on the UT event site.

If any additional tickets are available, graduates will receive an e-mail on April 15 with further instructions. There is no guarantee there be additional, and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Yes. You can find the live stream here. 

The University coordinates professional photos of each graduation candidate as he or she walks 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 flashphotography.com

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.

Guests, please review the venue policies listed below to see allowed items. 

Manor Garage is the closest parking garage to the Moody Center. Parking will be first come first served. https://commencement.utexas.edu/parking

Manor Garage is the closest parking garage to the Moody Center. Parking will be first come first served.  https://commencement.utexas.edu/content/parking

Graduates will have the opportunity to request accomodations for themselves and/or their guests on the RSVP form. If you have specific questions, please contact colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu

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For the health and safety of all guests, and to expedite the entry process, Moody Center requests that guests do not bring a bag to the arena. We strongly urge all graduates and guests not to bring bags to any ceremony unless they are absolutely necessary. A Clear Bag Policy is in effect to enhance existing security measures and expedite venue entry at Moody Center.

Approved Bags include: 

• Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 14" x 14" x 6"
• One-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags
• Non-clear clutch bags or wallets must not exceed 5" x 9" x 1.5"

Prohibited bags include:

Any and all bags that do not meet the criteria above including back packs, grocery totes, mesh or straw bags, duffle bags, diaper bags**, camera/binocular cases, and any other bags that arena staff deem to not meet the clear bag policy.

**Items normally carried in a diaper bag must be placed into a clear plastic bag for entry.

Walk-through metal detectors are 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.

Items include artificial noisemakers, large bags (see clear bag policy above), banners, flags, selfie sticks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses greater than 10", GoPros, video cameras, camera tripods, drones, balloons, flowers in vases (flower bouquets are OK), outside food and beverages, coolers, pets (except service dogs), wagons, explosive and flammable materials, and any and all weapons (see Weapons Policy – SEC-E-513), tobacco products, alcohol, and bottles or cans of any kind, shape, or size, regardless of material and regardless of empty or full. Strollers need to be checked in at the West Gate.

Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or police officer immediately. After the event, please email info@moodycenteratx.com with all event day-related questions or concerns.