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Email: commencement@utrgv.edu

UTRGV Campus Carry Exclusion Zones

Commencement locations have been designated as UTRGV Campus Carry Exclusion Zones, meaning that concealed handguns are prohibited at UTRGV during the duration of Commencement events. Openly carried handguns are also prohibited on UTRGV campuses.


Spring 2023 Commencement

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seal | Spring 2023 Commencement

Congratulations, Spring Class of 2023!

We are pleased to announce UTRGV’s commencement ceremony dates and times for our Spring 2023 graduates.

Note: The Brownsville Spring 2023 Commencement has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023 (same time and location).

For information on what Commencement will look like, please visit our the Commencement Frequently Asked Questions Webpage.

Electronic Program

Please view the Spring 2023 Commencement Electronic Program.

Approved and Non-approved Bags and Items

In order to support a safe and enjoyable environment, all candidates and guests are encouraged to review the list of approved and non-approved bags and prohibited items. Prohibited items will be confiscated, and patrons may be refused entry if in violation of the guidance.

For Edinburg Ceremonies: Candidates and guests are encouraged to leave purses and bags at home. If the use of a purse or bag is necessary, review and adhere to the list of approved and non-approved bags.

View Online

To view the online transmission of our Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies, please visit www.utrgv.edu/live.

Event Maps

View the Commencement event maps for parking and transportation information: Brownsville and Edinburg.

Inclement Weather Statement

UTRGV consults with local weather experts to monitor forecasts during the days leading up to the commencement ceremony. In the event of any changes to ceremonies, notifications will be sent via campus email and social media 24 to 48 hours prior to allow students to plan accordingly.

Table displaying time and college commencement ceremonies

Edinburg Ceremonies
Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
Location: Bert Ogden Arena
4900 S I-69 C, Edinburg, TX 78539
 

Time 

Colleges/Schools 

9:00 A.M. 

College of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Education and P-16 Integration
College of Health Professions

1:00 P.M. 

Mathematics and Science Academy
School of Social Work 
College of Liberal Arts

5:00 P.M. 

School of Medicine (Bioethics)
School of Nursing
College of Fine Arts
College of Sciences
Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Brownsville Ceremonies
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 - NEW DATE
Location: Brownsville Campus – LIBR/MAIN Lawn
One West University Boulevard, Brownsville, TX 78520
 

Time 

Colleges/Schools 

10:00 A.M. 

All Colleges/Schools

Grad Slides

The Grad Slides will be available for viewing on Thursday, May 11, starting at 8:00 A.M. You will be able to download or share the slide via Facebook or Twitter. Graduates can search for their slide by degree, major, or by name. The recommended web browsers for viewing are Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not recommended.

Disclaimer: The graduate photos and personal messages included in our ceremony slides were provided by the graduates themselves, and do not represent the viewpoints, opinions, policies, or positions of either UTRGV or its faculty or staff.

College of Education & P-16 Integration
College of Education
& P-16 Integration
College of Engineering & Computer Science
College of Engineering
& Computer Science
College of Fine Arts
College of
Fine Arts
College of Health Professions
College of
Health Professions
College of Liberal Arts
College of
Liberal Arts
College of Sciences
College of
Sciences
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship
School of Medicine
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
School of
Nursing
School of Social Work
School of
Social Work


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