UHD's 78th Commencement ceremony is around the corner on Saturday, May 17, but don't forget that commencement season is already underway! Read on to learn about commencement orientation, the grad fair, and more!

Commencement Orientation

7 p.m., Thursday, April 10

Available online, the orientation will include:

  • Ceremony details.
  • Diploma printing and mailing.
  • Transcript requests.
  • Final grade posting.
  • General Q & A.

Commencement Orientation is intended for students graduating Spring 2025. For questions, please contact uhdgraduation@uhd.edu.

 

Grad Fair

2 p.m., Tuesday, April 22

ACAD 300 Academic Building

Decorate your cap and gown, participate in mock interviews, and get assistance with preparing your resume.
This event is reserved exclusively for students graduating in the Spring 2025 ceremony.
 
 
Ring Ceremony
 

10 a.m., Saturday, May 10

Wellness & Success Center

Did you pre-order a class ring? Join fellow Gators at the Ring Ceremony at the WSC, and be on the lookout for an email from UHD’s Alumni Relations with a link to register for the official ceremony. For questions about the Ring Ceremony and registration, please email the Office of Alumni Relations at Alumni@uhd.edu. To inquire about your ring order, please contact Herff Jones at gradsw@herffjones.com, including "University of Houston-Downtown" and your name in the email, or reach out by phone at 1-800-837-4235. 

Please visit the UHD Class Ring website for further details.

 
Graduate Hooding Ceremony
 
3 p.m., Saturday, May 10
 
Wellness & Success Center
 

Calling all Gator Graduates! It’s time to celebrate all your hard work at UHD’s Graduate Hooding Ceremony at the WSC. All graduating master's degree earners can be formally “hooded” by their program faculty with the graduate regalia prior to commencement. Before purchasing your regalia, read this page to ensure you buy the correct color for your degree discipline.

Registration for the ceremony is required, so sign up by Tuesday, April 22. Have questions regarding the Graduate Hooding Ceremony? Email Emily Leffler, Executive Director, Academic Affairs at lefflere@uhd.edu.

 

Veterans Stole Ceremony

Noon, Friday, May 9

Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium

Graduating veterans will receive a complimentary veterans stole during the ceremony. All guests of graduating veterans are invited to attend both the stole ceremony and the reception immediately following in the Skyline Lounge.

Students not attending the stole ceremony can pick up stoles beginning May 12 in the Veterans Services Office, GSB 318.