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, December 9, 2022
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and, the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
Regalia is required.
College of Education Graduate Pre-Commencement Hooding Ceremony
Friday, December 9, 2022
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
The Order of the Engineer Ceremony
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m.
College of Engineering Hooding Ceremony & Ph.D. Recognition
Monday, December 5, 2022
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts Master's Hooding Ceremony and Doctoral Recognition
Recital Hall, UTEP Campus
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins 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
UGLC Room 106, UTEP Campus
Friday, December 9, 2022
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
Regalia is required for graduates
College of Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony
UGLC, Room 116, UTEP Campus
Friday, December 9, 2022
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the ceremony begin at 6:00 p.m.
Fall Class of 2022 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Doors open at 5 p.m. and, the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
College of Science Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Student check-In is at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins 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.
Fall 2022 Military-Affiliated Students Graduation Reception
TBA
U.S. Army Commissioning Ceremony
TBA
