Commencement

2024 COLA Commencement Ceremony

Information and FAQs about the Combined Ceremony 

2024 COLA Commencement Program

Including the schedule of departmental celebrations and programs for all ceremonies

College of Liberal Arts Ceremonies 

The deadline to apply and be eligible for commencement was April 12.

The College of Liberal Arts will hold five graduation ceremonies in May 2024 to honor the undergraduates and candidates of the entire academic year (past Fall, current Spring, and future Summer). May 2024 participants include December 2023 graduates and May 2024 and August 2024 potential graduates. 

Candidates earning their masters or doctoral degree will participate in the Graduate School ceremony. Attendance at the graduation ceremonies is optional.

The university-wide ceremony will be held May 11, 2024 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Separate procession tickets are required for degree candidates to participate in the university-wide ceremony. More information about tickets may be found here. 

Information about other celebrations can be found here. 

Commencement FAQ's

Q: How do I participate in the Commencement Ceremony?  

The deadline to apply and be eligible for commencement was April 12.

Q: Which ceremony do I attend?  

A: All Liberal Arts students are asked to attend only one of the five ceremonies listed below. If you are in a major that is hosting their own ceremony, this is the ceremony you will attend. All other students will attend the COLA Commencement in the Moody Center on 5/9.  

If you have more than one major, you will be placed in a ceremony by your first listed major. If you would like this changed, please reach out to colacommencement@austin.utexas.edu after your graduation application has been approved. 

 

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 12. Formal invitations to send to family and friends may also be purchased from the University Co-op. 

Cords are given out on a departmental/program level. Please reach out to any organization that you have been a part of to see if they pass out cords. The College does not give any additional items out.