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Join us in honoring our students and graduates at the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering Pre-Commencement Ceremony. This special event celebrates our community through the Order of the Engineer Ceremony, the Pledge of the Computing Professional, and the Graduate Hooding Ceremony. Undergraduate engineering students will recite the Obligation of the Engineer and receive their rings, undergraduate computing students will take the Pledge of the Computing Professional and receive their commemorative pin, and master's and doctoral graduates will be hooded by their advisors in recognition of their academic achievements.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
7:30 pm
Don Haskins Center, UTEP Campus
regalia required for all graduates
Group Photos:
Questions regarding group photos before the ceremony and individual photos taken on stage during the ceremony may be directed to the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering.
Tickets for Family & Guests: Guest tickets are not required to enter the Don Haskins Center. All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats is prohibited. The doors will open one hour prior to the ceremony.
Regalia: All students must wear regalia which includes cap & gown. Refer to the UTEP Commencement FAQ webpage on how to purchase regalia.
Check-in & Group Photos: Graduates should plan to arrive at 6:00 PM at the Don Haskins Center South Entrance to receive your name card.
Professional photos will be taken of graduates participating in the hooding ceremony and crossing the stage. Questions regarding photography should be directed to the GradImages Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576 or via email.
The Order of the Engineer Ring: Graduate students who did not participate in the Order of the Engineer as undergraduates are eligible to receive an Order of the Engineer ring by taking the Obligation of the Engineer oath. Eligible students may participate in the induction ceremony, recite the oath, and receive their ring. However, they will not participate in the individual stage-crossing portion of the Order of the Engineer Ceremony, as they will already be recognized during the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.
Please visit the QuestionPro link to submit your ring size and request a ring.
If you have previously participated in the Order of the Engineer Ceremony and have lost your ring, you may request a replacement through the Order of the Engineer website.
Pledge of the Computing Professional: Graduates of computing-related programs are eligible to participate in the Pledge of the Computing Professional ceremony. Eligible students may participate in the pledge ceremony, affirm their commitment to professional and ethical conduct in computing, and receive the official Pledge of the Computing Professional pin. However, they will not participate in the individual stage-crossing portion of the ceremony, as they will already be recognized during the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.
Please visit the Pledge of the Computing Professional website for additional information regarding the ceremony and its purpose.
Email us if you have any questions or concerns.
Tickets: Guest tickets are not required to enter the Don Haskins Center.
Seats: All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserving seats is prohibited. Please review the University’s Clear Bag Policy - Política de Bolsa Transparente and Prohibited Items - Articulos Prohibidos and leave strollers and carriages in your car.
Parking: Family and friends are encouraged to park at the Glory Road Garage.
Please visit the Directions and Parking webpage for further instructions.
Photos: A professional photographer will be on-site taking department group photos with faculty and students. Individual photos of students crossing the stage will also be taken during the ceremony. Questions regarding photography should be directed to GradImages.
Tickets: Faculty do not need tickets for this ceremony.
Regalia: Regalia should be worn for the group photo and ceremony.
Group Photos & Check In: Faculty are encouraged to park in parking lot GR5 and enter the Gordon Family Courtside Club located next to the South Entrance.
Faculty should arrive 20 minutes prior to your department’s group photo time.
Please visit the Directions and Parking webpage for further instructions.
Faculty Speakers: Speakers should report at the South Entrance for the Don Haskins Center 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony to lead the procession.
