Fall 2024 Commencement
Congratulations, Fall Class of 2024!
We are pleased to announce UTRGV’s Commencement for our Fall 2024 graduates will be held indoors at the Bert Ogden Arena on Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14.
For information on what Commencement will look like, visit our Commencement Frequently Asked Questions Webpage.
Ceremony Schedule
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Friday, December 13, 2024 |
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10:00 A.M. |
College of Liberal Arts |
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4:00 P.M. |
College of Health Professions School of Nursing School of Social Work |
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Saturday, December 14, 2024 |
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10:00 A.M. |
College of Fine Arts College of Engineering and Computer Science Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship |
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4:00 P.M. |
College of Education and P-16 Integration College of Sciences |
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.
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 Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies, please visit www.utrgv.edu/live.
Event Map
View the Bert Ogden Arena event map for important information regarding incoming routes, parking, and more!
The incoming route colors listed below correspond to the Bert Ogden Arena event map.
Orange Route from Mid/Lower Rio Grande Valley
Guests traveling from the mid/lower Rio Grande Valley on West Interstate Highway 2/US-83 should take the Veterans Boulevard exit, merge onto Frontage Road, and turn right at the intersection with Veterans Boulevard. Continue north on Veterans Boulevard and then turn left on Alberta Road.
Navy Blue Route, Using the Owassa Exit
Guests coming from the south McAllen/Pharr area via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C should take the Owassa exit and continue north on Frontage Road, until they see Bert Ogden Arena on their right-hand side.
Light Blue Route, Using the Trenton Exits
Guests coming from the south McAllen/Pharr area via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C can take Trenton exit – but they will not be allowed to enter through the west side of Bert Ogden Arena. Guests will be required to continue north to Trenton Road, turn right on Trenton Road, turn right on Veterans Boulevard, and right on Alberta Road.
Guests coming from north Edinburg via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C should take the Trenton exit, go left at the intersection, continue east on Trenton Road, turn right on Veterans Boulevard, and right on Alberta Road.