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The Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering Graduate Hooding Ceremony recognizes and celebrates the academic achievements of our master’s and doctoral graduates. During this special ceremony, graduates are formally hooded by their faculty advisors, symbolizing the completion of their advanced degrees and their scholarly contributions to the field of engineering. This tradition honors the dedication, perseverance, and excellence demonstrated by our graduate students as they reach this significant milestone.
Group Photos:
A group photo will be taken with all graduate candidates for graduation at 6:30 PM. Regalia is required.
Questions regarding the group photo before the ceremony, as well as individual photos taken during the ceremony, can be directed to engineer@utep.edu
Tickets for Family & Guests: Guest tickets are not required to enter the Undergraduate Learning Center. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reserving seats is not permitted. 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: Students should arrive at 6:00 PM at the Undergraduate Learning Center to receive their name card.
If you do not receive your name card before the group photo, it will be distributed while students line up, up to 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.
Professional photos will be taken of all graduates as they cross the stage. Inquiries regarding these photos should be directed to GradImages Customer Service:
Questions & Concerns: Email engineer@utep.edu.
Tickets: Guest tickets are not required to enter the Undergraduate Learning 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 Sun Bowl Parking Garage. Please visit the following webpage for further instructions: https://www.utep.edu/map/.
Photos: A professional photographer will be on-site taking group photos with faculty and students, as well as individual graduate photos during the ceremony.
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 at the Sun Bowl Parking Garage. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the group photo.
Faculty Speakers: Speakers should report at the Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 106, 20 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
Individuals interested in volunteering should contact Paulina Alvarado at palvarado4@utep.edu.
