East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
More than 36% of the class graduating with academic distinction
The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House.
Graduates by the Numbers
In total, 1,344 will graduate from East Texas A&M over the weekend, an increase of 55 students over Fall 2024. Here's a look at this semester's graduating class:
- Age of youngest graduate: 19
- Age of oldest graduate: 75
- U.S. states represented: 28
- Countries represented: 7
- First-gen college students: 474
- International students: 109
- Students graduating with academic distinction: 486
Commencement Details
Ceremonies for graduate-level students are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Dec. 12. Undergraduate ceremonies are set for 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. Tickets are required for entry, but each ceremony will stream live on YouTube for free. Full info for each ceremony is below:
Graduate Ceremonies
- For master's students in the College of Business and College of Science and Engineering, Friday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. Livestream link.
- For doctoral and master's students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the College of Education and Human Services, the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts, and the College of Innovation and Design, Friday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. Livestream link.
Undergraduate Ceremonies
- For bachelor's students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the College of Education and Human Services, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8:30 a.m. Livestream link.
- For bachelor's students in the College of Business, College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, and the College of Science and Engineering, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Livestream link.
- For bachelor's students in the College of Innovation and Design, Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. Livestream link.
Guest Information
Parking: Graduates and guests without disabilities should park in Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5. Parking Lot 4 is reserved for graduates and guests with disabilities, and proper vehicle identification will be required. Lot 4 may be accessed from Bois D'Arc Street. Shuttle buses to and from the Field House are free of charge and will rotate 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, facing the building, which will be clearly 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 standard 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 medicine bags
- NOT ALLOWED: Clear bags with buckles, hardware, or décor concealing the bag; backpacks and regular-size purses, large totes, diaper bags, or other similar items
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. All guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Please ensure you can access/retrieve your tickets before entering the building. Guests without tickets may view the stream from the Rayburn Student Center on campus.
More information may be found on the graduation webpage.