Graduation Information: Ceremony

Location: University Field House,1804 Lee Street, Commerce TX 75428

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Graduate Ceremonies (Master’s and Doctoral)

Friday, December 12, 2025

  • Time: 1 p.m.
  • Colleges:
    • College of Business
    • College of Science & Engineering
  • Livestream Links:
    • All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.

Friday, December 12, 2025

  • Time: 4 p.m.
  • Colleges:
    • All doctoral candidates
    • College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
    • College of Education & Human Services
    • College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts
    • College of Innovation & Design
  • Livestream Links:
    • All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.

Undergraduate Ceremonies (Bachelor’s)

Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Time: 8:30 a.m.
  • Colleges:
    • College of Agricultural & Natural Resources
    • College of Education & Human Services
  • Livestream Links:
    • All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Time: 11:30 a.m.
  • Colleges:
    • College of Business
    • College of Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts
    • College of Science & Engineering
  • Livestream Links:
    • All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Colleges:
    • College of Innovation & Design
  • Livestream Links:
    • All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.

Guest Information

Doors will open one hour before each ceremony begins. Because we normally have back-to-back ceremonies, please be respectful of other guests arriving and leaving.

Parking

Parking permits are not required for this event. Guests and graduates who need accessible parking should use Lot 4, where proper vehicle identification will be required. All other guests and graduates may park in Lots 1, 2, 3, and 5. This lot should be accessed from Bois D'Arc Street. Shuttle buses are free of charge and will be rotating throughout the parking areas approximately every 15 minutes.

Guest Entrance

All guests must enter through the entrance on the right side of the Field House when facing the building, and it will be labeled.

Clear Bag Policy

A clear bag policy is a set of rules and regulations implemented by event organizers, sports facilities and other institutions that require attendees to use clear bags to bring in their belongings. The policy aims to prevent hazardous items from entering the venue and is common practice at most large events such as sporting events, concerts and graduations. This policy will be enforced at the door.

Allowed

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags
  • Small wallet-sized clutches
  • Small bags for medicine

Not Allowed

  • Any other large or non-transparent items
  • Clear bags with buckles, hardware, or decorations that block visibility
  • Backpacks
  • Regular purses
  • Large totes
  • Diaper bags

Tickets

Unless the graduate informs their guests otherwise based on information they've received from the graduation office, tickets are required for the commencement ceremonies, and ALL guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please make sure you can access/retrieve your tickets prior to entering the building. Guests without tickets may view the livestream from the Rayburn Student Center on campus.

Accessibility

The bottom two rows of bleachers are reserved for guests with disabilities. Representatives from the Student Disability Services office will be available to assist. We do not have a wheelchair to be used for seating during the ceremony or for transportation to and from vehicles.

Guest Decorum/Graduate Behavior

Commencement at East Texas A&M is a special tradition that celebrates your achievement with dignity and respect.

  • To keep the ceremony safe and meaningful for everyone, we ask that graduates walk across the stage without extra celebrations like dancing, jumping, or other activities that may cause disruptions.
  • Please also remind your guests to avoid using air horns, noisemakers, or anything that could cover up the next graduate's name as it's being read.

Your cooperation helps ensure that every Lion has their moment to be recognized and celebrated.

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