Commencement Information
It is time to begin making plans for your graduation from Texas Tech at the end of this fall. I hope that you and your family and friends plan to attend Commencement in the United Spirit Arena at 1:30 pm. on Saturday, December 19, 2009.
At this point, let me add a word of caution. You must complete the work required for your degree. If we notified you of any problems regarding needed transcripts, grades of I, PR, or anything else, please immediately contact your advisor in this office (102 Holden Hall, 742-3831).
Between 11:30 am. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th, please enter the United Spirit Arena through the large utility ramp at the northeast corner of the complex (the ramp extends from the parking lot into the lower level of the arena). Locate the Arts and Sciences table for the portion of the alphabet including your last name. There you will be given a card indicating your name and seat number. Go to your assigned seat in the practice court, complete the card (to be given to the Commencement reader as you approach the platform), and be ready to march into the arena. Please do not bring with you coats, purses, or other items as there will not be a place to keep them. Please do not bring cell phones or beepers to the Ceremony.
Policy of the University Convocations Committee prohibits Commencement participants from decorating their caps and gowns or wearing any accessories that are not an official element of the academic regalia. Academic Honor cords and medallions may be worn because they are official.
Please invite your family and friends to attend. They should go directly to the United Spirit Arena in time for the 1:30 p.m. program.
A reception will be held in the foyer in front of room 104, Holden Hall. You may pick up your diploma immediately after the ceremony and until 5:00 p.m. All unclaimed diplomas will be mailed the week of January 18th using the address provided on your Intention to Graduate.
For more information about Commencement visit the
Provost's Office Commencement web site.