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Graduation Commencement Ceremony and Rehearsal Information

As your student work at UTMB draws to a close, it is time to begin thinking about graduation details! Your SHP graduation ceremony will be a very pleasant and memorable occasion.

Commencement Date(s) Location Rehearsal Time Student Line Up Ceremony Time
Friday, December 18, 2009 Levin Hall Auditorium 2:00PM 3:15PM 4:00PM

* Invitations and Academic Regalia
Invitations and announcements
to commencement ceremonies can be ordered through the Bookstore (772-3440),which also makes arrangements for academic regalia for students and faculty. * Please note:  Effective August 14, 2008, the School of Allied Health Sciences was renamed the School of Health Professions


Deadline: September 30th
.  For students, the cost of the gown will be billed to your school; however, if you place your order after the September 30th deadline you will have to pay a$15.00 late fee. 

If are interested in placing an order for Graduation Announcements or a Diploma Frame, please stop by the bookstore.  If you will not be on campus your orders can either be faxed to the bookstore to (409)-772-3440 Attention: Sandra Low or it can be mailed in to the following address listed below with your check for payment or Credit Card information (Visa, Master Card or Discover only, please be sure to include CC #, Exp. Date, 3-digit security code on back of card and a contact phone number). Please also be sure to include shipping plus tax in your total.                                           

UTMB-Bookstore
Moody Medical Library Rm. 1.106
Galveston, Texas 77555-0936
(409)-772-1939

Planning ahead? The next commencements will be held:

Friday, August 13, 2010 Moody Gardens Convention Center, Expo B 9:30AM 1:15PM 2:00PM
Friday, December 17, 2010 Levin Hall Auditorium 2:00PM 3:15PM 4:00PM

Prior to commencement during rehearsal, students will be asked to complete a number of important forms that are processed for your graduation.

Here are some additional important details:

  • Parking:
    • For on-campus ceremonies, Garage 4, located on 12th and Mechanic, will have free parking. There will additional free parking in the lots west of Levin Hall.
    • For Moody Gardens ceremonies, parking is available in the Moody Gardens Convention Center Parking Garage and surrounding lots as directed.
  • Regalia: Order your caps and gowns from the UTMB bookstore at least two months prior to graduation. You may order in person or by calling (409) 772-3440. Your cap and gown can be picked up during the week leading up to graduation.  Note: Be VERY VERY careful if you decide to iron your gown as they will melt if the iron is too hot!
  • Rehearsal: Rehearsal is very important to your commencement exercises day, please make sure you arrive on time.
  • Photography: UTMB photography will be taking pictures during the rehearsal and ceremony. All commencement photos can be viewed a few days after commencement at www.partypics.com. The passcode for that site for the @009 Summer Commencement is shp0809.
  • ID: During the ceremony you will receive an orange tube that you will exchange for your diploma at the end of the ceremony. After the ceremony, you must show a picture ID that clearly identifies who you are, in order to receive your diploma. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Address and Email:  Be sure Enrollment Services has your correct address and a permanent email address (so you can receive a UTMB alumni email address to pass through).
  • Special Accommodations: If you have an accommodation request, please notify our office with the appropriate information and specific request. If you have any additional questions please call (409)772-9411.

Good luck with your remaining classes and final papers!

See also: Commencement Songs


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