The Graduate School
Graduation
Master's and doctoral degree candidates should consult their graduate adviser and the Graduate Catalog for procedures to graduate. Note that students must meet all deadlines set by the Graduate School.
See list of graduate degrees conferred by semester.
Convocation
In May, two ceremonies honor master's and doctoral graduates. The master's and doctoral convocations are held on the same day. All graduates are individually recognized and hooded by the dean of their academic college. The Graduate School coordinates annual awards programs to honor outstanding individuals and these awards are presented at the Graduate School Convocation each spring.
The Master's and Doctoral Convocations have been scheduled for May 17, 2008 at the Recreational Sports Center. Students planning to attend should read the following information that includes information on how to register to participate in the ceremony.
Information for Doctoral Students
Information for Master's Students
The Graduate School holds no graduation ceremony in the summer, though summer graduates are invited to participate in the May convocation following their summer graduation. Information is sent to summer and fall graduates in the middle of the spring semester following their graduation.
Many individual university colleges and departments hold graduation ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students each semester, but only the Graduate School convocation is designated for students earning graduate degrees. For information on which colleges and departments offer graduation exercises review the commencement schedule.
- Official UT Regalia available beginning Spring, 2005
- UT Austin Unveils New Doctoral Robe Design Prototype (May, 2001)
- University Co-op can assist students with regalia, announcements, and more
For information about Graduate School Awards visit the awards and ceremonies page.