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 12, 2023
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m.
Regalia is required. For questions, please contact llorozco@utep.edu
College of Education Graduate Pre-Commencement Hooding Ceremony
The Order of the Engineer Ceremony
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Saturday, May 13, 2023
The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.
Regalia is required
College of Engineering Hooding Ceremony & Ph.D. Recognition
Magoffin Auditorium, UTEP Campus
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m.
Regalia is required
College of Health Sciences Graduate Hooding & Recognition Ceremony
TBD
College of Liberal Arts Doctoral and Master's Hooding Ceremony
TBD
College of Nursing Graduate Recognition Ceremony
TBD
Spring Class of 2023 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
TBD
College of Science Pre-Commencement Ceremony
TBD.
AFROTC Commissioning Ceremony
TBD
Spring 2023 MSSC Military-Affiliated Students Graduation Reception
TBD