Live Webcast of Liberal Arts Commencement
The College of Liberal Arts will be broadcasting its graduation ceremony live over the internet on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6 pm CST.
Link for the broadcast (requires RealPlayer to view)
The college received many requests from students to broadcast the event so that family and friends who could not attend in person would still be able to see the ceremony. We were more than happy to accommodate those requests and hope to continue to do so in the future.
When and where is the fall commencement ceremony?
A joint liberal arts fall commencement ceremony for Undergraduate Studies and Graduate Studies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at 6 p.m. The Frank Erwin Center is located at 1701 Red River St.
Due to the ongoing renovation of the Performing Arts Center, Liberal Arts Graduate Studies will participate in the liberal arts joint commencement ceremony for the fall commencement exercise only.
Tickets are not required for the ceremony. Guest seating will open a 5 p.m.
What do I need to know about the day of commencement?
Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral Candidates
Please arrive at the Lone Star Room in the Frank Erwin Center at 5 p.m. to check in with a liberal arts staff member and obtain a name card (which will be read as you cross the stage). Enter the Erwin Center through the Red River St. entrance. Do not bring any valuables that you cannot carry with you at all times, as you will not be able to leave anything in the preparation room. A professional photographer will take your picture as you cross the stage. Information on ordering photographs will be included in the commencement program.
What do I need to wear to the ceremony?
Undergraduate Candidates
Academic regalia (cap and gown) are required for the Liberal Arts ceremony, and may be purchased from the University Co-op. Cap tassels and stoles for the College of Liberal Arts undergraduate degree candidates are white. More information about regalia can be found on the Co-op's web site. Click on “Graduation.”
Master's and Doctoral Candidates
Academic regalia (cap and gown) are required for the liberal arts ceremony, and may be rented or purchased from the University Co-Op. More information about regalia can be found on the COOP's web site. Click on “Graduation.”
The University Co-op will open the Graduation Department on Wednesday, October 1st. They are having a doctoral regalia sale October 1-3. All doctoral regalia will be sold at 28% off their cost.
Deadlines
- Oct. 1st: Graduation Department opens.
- Oct. 1st-3rd: Faculty Regalia Sale (28% off)
- Oct. 17th - Last day to purchase Doctoral Regalia
- Nov. 7th - Last day to rent doctoral regalia -- Both faculty and students!
- Nov. 21st - Last day to buy Master's Regalia
- Nov. 28th - Last day to buy Bachelor's Regalia
We recommend sending invitations out to arrive 2 weeks prior to the ceremony. Invitation orders take 2-3 business days to process.
Locations
Students will be able to order everything they need through the Co-op website starting Oct 1st or they can go to either store location:
Co-op Outlet
2304 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78705
800-255-1896 option 7
Co-op East
2902 Medical Arts
Austin, TX 78705
512-472-6156
Pricing
- Bachelors Regalia Package (Cap, Gown, Tassel, Stole): $43.48 plus tax.
- Masters Regalia Package (Cap, Gown, Tassel, Hood): $48.69 plus tax.
- Doctoral Rentals: Students may choose several options ranging from $45.00-$210.00.
- Doctoral Purchases: Many options available, pricing varies.
Other Info
Special Regalia - The Co-op can special-order honors cords or medallions.
Do I need to do anything before commencement?
Undergraduate Candidates
All fall undergraduate degree candidates must meet their degree requirements and apply to graduate by Oct. 22, 2008. Participation in the College of Liberal Arts ceremony does not constitute graduation from the University of Texas at Austin.
To apply to graduate go to http://www.utexas.edu/cola/graduation/. Click on “Graduation Application” starting Sept. 15, 2008. Complete liberal arts commencement information will be mailed to you after the fall graduation application deadline has passed.
Master's and Doctoral Candidates
Graduate students will need to apply to graduate as usual with the Graduate School. More information about deadlines and requirements can be found on the Graduate School web site.
What about parking?
More information regarding parking can be found on the Erwin Center’s web site. Click on ”Maps & Seating.”
What if I have a guest needing special services?
Guests with mobility issues should enter the Frank Erwin Center on the Red River Street side of the building. Ushers will be at these doors to help you to the elevator and to seating.
If you have questions regarding commencement, or if you or your guests need special accommodations, please contact Jenny Spichiger at jds@mail.utexas.edu or 512-232-2275 or Jean Johnson at jcjohnson@mail.utexas.edu or 512-232-6504 at least five days prior to the ceremony.