Frequently Asked Questions

The Texas Tech University Commencement ceremonies are held in the United Supermarkets Arena.

1701 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409

Graduates receive an email to RSVP for their Commencement ceremony the semester before they graduate. These emails usually go out during the middle of the semester.

The deadline to RSVP will be indicated on the email correspondence that graduates receive pertaining to ceremony attendance.

Texas Tech Commencement is not a ticketed event. We do ask that all members of your party be in attendance upon arrival, as saving seats in not permitted.

Doors will open two hours prior to each ceremony. Seating is first come first serve.

ADA Seating

There is ADA seating along the concourse of the United Supermarkets Arena. ADA individuals are permitted one guest to sit with them along the concourse. However, seating is limited and guests will be required to give up their seat if another ADA individual requires seating.

ADA Parking

ADA parking is located in the lots immediately west and north of United Supermarkets Arena, which may be accessed by Indiana Ave, northbound. A state issued disabled license plate or placard must be displayed to enter this reserved section. Accessible Seating is available on all levels of United Supermarkets Arena. Two passenger elevators are located on the west side of United Supermarkets Arena. Each exterior corner stairway leading to the concourse level is accompanied by a ramp.

For more information on the arena’s ADA accommodations please refer to the link below.

Arena A-Z Guide | Facility | Guest Services | United Supermarkets Arena | Texas Tech

Graduate students are recognized by Doctoral degree recipients followed by those receiving a Master’s degree.

Undergraduate students are recognized by academic colleges. Within those colleges, recognition proceeds in alphabetical order of major and then last name.

Please refer to our ceremony schedule. Colleges are initially posted alphabetically and once recognition order is established, this ceremony schedule reflects how the ceremony will proceed. (Subject to Change)

Yes, our Commencement ceremonies are live-streamed. You can find the livestream by following the link below.

Texas Tech University Live Stream | Texas Tech

The United Supermarkets Arena follows a clear bag policy. For more information on the Clear Bag Policy and other building policies, refer to the link below.

Yes, Texas Tech utilizes a third-party vendor to capture your graduate during the Commencement ceremony. Graduates receive information on ceremony photography via email.

Each Commencement ceremony is estimated to last a total of 2-3 hours. Graduates exit the arena after they have crossed the stage. This signifies the conclusion of their ceremony.

Decorated caps are not permitted at Texas Tech University Commencement ceremonies.

The traditional Commencement regalia includes a cap, gown, University Stole of Gratitude, and tassel. Regalia can be purchase at Raider Deport, the official Texas Tech bookstore, or at the link below.

Texas Tech University Landing Page from Herff Jones College Division

As for clothing under regalia, business casual or whatever the graduate feels comfortable in is fine. Please be mindful that a moderate amount of walking will take place before and during the Commencement ceremony.

The limit of stoles that can be worn is three. All stoles and cords must be university approved to be worn. The stole and cord approval processes takes around a semester to be evaluated.

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