Pre-Commencement Ceremonies
The University's colleges and departments celebrate their graduates by hosting events either on campus or in the community, during the week leading up to Commencement weekend. The following list includes events planned by the college and departments. For additional information about these ceremonies please contact the colleges and departments directly. Graduates are encouraged to check with their department for additional information regarding events not listed on this page.
College of Business Administration Hooding and Certificate Ceremony
The Plaza Theater, Downtown El Paso, 125 W Mills Ave
Friday, May 13, 2022
Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Regalia is required. Tickets are required for graduating students and guests.
College of Education Graduate Pre-Commencement Hooding Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Friday, May 13, 2022
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Student Check-In is at 5:30 p.m. Regalia is required.
Graduate students must RSVP attendance, RSVP link was sent out via emaill.
For questions, contact Ileana Rojas (915) 747-5783 or ijrojas@utep.edu
The Order of the Engineer Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Regalia is required. Tickets are required for family and guests.
College of Engineering Hooding Ceremony & Ph.D. Recognition
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Monday, May 19, 2022
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Regalia is required.
College of Liberal Arts Master's Hooding Ceremony and Doctoral Recognition
Don Haskins Center, UTEP Campus
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Graduate students must RSVP attendance.
For more information, contact Yvonne Carranza Rolph, ycarranz@utep.edu
College of Health Sciences Graduate Hooding & Recognition Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the procession begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Students must report by 5:30 p.m. for lineup; Tickets are required for guests
School of Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony
Undergraduate Learning Center, UTEP Campus
Friday, May 13, 2022
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Graduate students must RSVP attendance, RSVP link was sent out via email.
For questions email us at gradnursing@utep.edu
RSVP at https://nursingapp.utep.edu/graduate-recognition-ceremony/
Spring Class of 2022 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
School of Pharmacy Hooding Ceremony
Don Haskins Center, UTEP Campus
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Student Check-In at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m .
College of Science Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Student Check-In at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Gowns are to be worn only by students receiving their M.S. degrees. Doctoral students and undergraduate students do not need to wear their caps and gowns.
Spring 2022 Military-Affiliated Students Graduation Reception
El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center, UTEP Campus
Tuesday, May 10th
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Business attire is strongly encouraged!
Please RSVP by May 9th by emailing mssc@utep.edu
U.S. Army Commissioning Ceremony
Centennial Plaza, UTEP Campus
Tuesday, May 13th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please RSVP by May 6th to milscience@utep.edu
