Guest Information

UT Tyler Commencement

Guest Ticketing

Students will reserve these within the Commencement Registration through MarchingOrder portal.

• Round 1:
  • Opens: Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:00am CST
  • Closes: Monday, April 15th at 11:59pm CST
    • Any unreserved tickets will be evenly allotted to the students that had already reserved their tickets for the Round 2 ticketing.
• Round 2:
  • Opens: Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00am CST
  • Closes: wednesday, April 24th at 11:59pm CST
    • Any unreserved tickets will be available to be reserved for the Round 3 ticketing on a first come first serve basis until all tickets are reserved.
• Round 3:
  • Opens: Friday, April 26th at 10:00am CST
  • Closes: Saturday, May 4th at 2:00pm CST

It is the candidates responsibility to ensure all ticketing information is relayed to their guests. 

Friends and family members unable to attend, are welcome to view the live streaming broadcast of the ceremony from the UT Tyler Youtube channel. 

 

Parking

Parking lots will open 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time and will be available for guests and students on a first come first serve basis.

Friday, May 3rd

• 7:30am CST
  • School of Nursing
• 11:30am CST
  • College of Engineering
  • School of Health Professions
• 3:30pm CST
  • College of Education and Psychology
  • School of Medicine

Saturday, May 4th

• 7:30am CST
  • College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
• 11:30am CST
  • Soules College of Business

Seating Opens - Event Map

Directional signage will be setup around the campus to help direct students and guests to the proper entrances. 
 

Friday, May 3rd

• 8:00am CST
  • School of Nursing
• 12:00pm CST
  • College of Engineering
  • School of Health Professions
• 4:00pm CST
  • College of Education and Psychology
  • School of Medicine

Saturday, May 4th

• 8:00am CST
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy
• 12:00pm CST
  • Soules College of Business

Important Notes:

The following items are not allowed inside the venue. 

• Balloons
• Bullhorns
• Confetti Shooters
• Drinks
• Food
• Infant Carriers
• Megaphones
• Microphones
• Noisemakers
• Posters
• Strollers
• Pets, excluding certified service animals that fit underneath your seat

*Due to fire code regulations, tickets for the Commencement Ceremony are limited as it will be held indoors. Each individual attending the event, regardless of age, including infants, newborns, and children, must possess a ticket.