Those participating in the Moody College Graduation ceremony are expected to wear academic regalia, which are the traditional dress for degree candidates participating in college, school and department graduation ceremonies, as well as the university-wide commencement ceremony.

Ordering and Purchasing Regalia

Important information and deadlines for purchase and rental of regalia are available at the University Co-op’s website or at the following Co-op location:

University Co-op
Graduation Department (main level)
2246 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78705
800-255-1896 - Option 2

The University of Texas contracts with Flash Photography, to take photographs of each candidate during commencement. Graduates opt-in to sharing their information with Flash Photography when they RSVP for the ceremony. After the conclusion of the ceremony, Flash Photography connects directly with graduates for purchasing and proofs. Graduates are not required to purchase photos or share their information with Flash Photography. 

The University of Texas at Austin is not responsible for Flash Photography or it's affiliates. Issues with your photos or orders should be addressed directly with Flash Photography. 

No, CeDiplomas and physical copies are distributed after degree certification, which occurs after the graduation ceremony. Learn more about degrees and diplomas through Texas One Stop.

The University of Texas at Austin is excited to now offer graduates from Fall 2023 and forward a digital and free version of their diploma! Intended graduates will receive an email from Paradigm on how to access their Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma).  More information on this validation process and CeDiplomas can be found on the new UT CeDiploma webpage. 

Graduates can use the MyReorder system for diploma replacement orders. 

To be eligible to graduate with University honors, an undergraduate must have completed at least sixty semester hours at the University of Texas at Austin. Graduation with University honors is based on the average of all grades earned in courses taken in residence at the University, whether the courses were passed, failed, or repeated. Courses taken pass/fail are counted in the sixty-hour minimum, but only letter grades (including Fs in pass/fail courses) are used to determine the grade point average.

The grade point averages established for May graduates are applied to the following August and December classes to determine honors, high honors, and highest honors.

Honors Rank: top 20%
High Honors Rank: top 10%
Highest Honors Rank: top 4%

Please note honors and degrees announced at spring commencement ceremonies and presented in corresponding programs are projections based on the previous year's minimums and students' GPAs after the fall semester. Actual honors and credentials earned are determined during degree certification which occurs after commencement weekend. 

University Honors are separate from the Honors Day designation. Please review the Honors Day website for further information. 

Please see more information through Texas One Stop on how to change your diploma name.

Yes! The ceremony can be viewed anywhere through our livestream. The link will become available on the Graduation Ceremony page the day of the event. 

Graduates are expected to stay for the entirety of the event. Disruptions will not be tolerated. 

Please email moodycollegegraduation@austin.utexas.edu for support.

There will be a designated section for individuals who need an ASL interpreter during the event. Please email moodycollegegraduation@austin.utexas.edu for further information. 

This event will take place rain or shine. Should this change, communication will be relayed to graduates through email, text, and social media. 

Doors open approximately one hour prior to the ceremony. 

Yes. Graduates will be given an opportunity to record their names as they are pronounced through Tassel. Please see your email for further instructions. 

Ticket count per graduate is determined by the capacity and number of graduates. All Moody graduates are allocated up to eight (8) tickets. We ask that graduates only claim the number of tickets they need. If additional tickets are available then a re-release will be scheduled after the closure of the RSVP deadline. 

All tickets are managed through Tassel. Graduates are solely responsible for the distribution of their tickets to their guests. The Moody College Graduation team will not release tickets directly to family/guests. 

Graduates are not required to have a ticket and should not include themselves in the count. 

The solicitation of tickets is strictly prohibited. 

Yes. All guests (who have had their second birthday and older) will be required to present a ticket to enter the Moody Center. Students MUST claim tickets on behalf of their guests and share them via email or by printing them. Each ticket has a unique code, duplicate codes will be rejected. 

The Moody College Graduation team is unable to provide tickets directly to family or guests. Tickets are associated with student UT EID's and MUST be claimed during the RSVP process. 

Ticket release will end when all tickets are claimed or no later than Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Tickets will not be distributed the day of the event. 

No, all tickets are free of charge. The solicitation of tickets is strictly prohibited and could result in disciplinary action towards the solicitor. 

No! Graduates should bring and provide a valid ID (e.g. a driver's license or a UT student ID) for check-in. 

TEXAS Global has instructions regarding documentation for visa applications. Note that the University does not provide letters of invitation. 

Yes! Tickets are shared from graduates to guests directly through Tassel. Tickets may be printed or shown on a mobile device.