Graduation Information for Visitors

Commencement Location

The Commencement Ceremonies and the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony are conducted in the UT Dallas Activity Center or ATC Lecture Hall. For additional information you can visit the School Graduation Ceremony Instructions (for the students) page.

Local Lodging and Dining Options

Phone numbers and addresses for accommodations and dining options may be found at Richardson’s Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Accessibility Accommodations

The Commencement Ceremonies will be projected on a large screen behind the stage with captions for the hearing impaired. Limited seating for guests that require floor seating is located on the main floor of the Commencement Ceremonies. Early arrival is encouraged. Please visit the Equal Access & Accommodation page if you need to make any special accommodations.

Photos and Videos

Flash Photography will take photographs at each Commencement Ceremony. They will send each graduate a photo proof of his/her Commencement Ceremony pictures as well as ordering information. You may contact them at 214-443-9393 for more information.