Commencement Bell Ringers

Commencement Bell Ringers are honors given to graduating students at each commencement ceremony. Graduating students apply to be considered for this honor during the fall and spring semesters. Students selected have been actively involved instudent life initiatives, demonstrated academic excellence, and embody the Vaquero Honor Code.

The bell has been a symbol for the institution since 2011 at our legacy institution UT Brownsville/TSC. Ringing the bell at the end of the commencement ceremony proclaims that something special has just ended. It has since become a symbol for UTRGV as one of the universities traditions demonstrating student pride to all in attendance.

Qualifications

• Institution GPA 3.5+
• Undergraduate and graduate eligibility
• Good Standing

How to apply

Within your graduating semester you will receive access to the application through Tassel. Email from commencement@utrgv.edu and subject: Spring 2025 Commencement – RSVP & Photo Upload! Provided below are the questions you can review ahead of time.

Questions

1. Have you participated in co-curricular activities? (Drop-down question)
2. How many years have you been a member/officer/leader in any co-curricular activities during your collegiate time at UTRGV? (Drop-down question)
3. Please list any campus, community, or work-related activities and/or organizations you have been a part of during your collegiate time at UTRGV (i.e., community engagement, internships, leadership positions, research, scholarly work, employment, etc.).
4. Describe your educational journey at UTRGV. Include background information about yourself and how your involvement at the university has impacted and prepared you for future after UTRGV.
5. Why should you be selected as a Bell Ringer for this semester's commencement ceremony