Texas A&M to award more than 13,000 diplomas at spring commencements
Spring graduations will be celebrated May 6-9 across 10 ceremonies at Reed Arena.
Texas A&M University will celebrate its largest graduating class, awarding approximately 13,775 degrees across 10 ceremonies at Reed Arena May 6-9.
Texas A&M University will award approximately 13,775 degrees to spring graduates at 10 commencement ceremonies this month, marking the largest graduating class in university history. Commencements will be held at Reed Arena on May 6–9 for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
Graduates will have their names called and walk the stage, then return to their seats. Diplomas will be mailed after the ceremony. Diploma tubes will be provided at the ceremonies for photographs.
School officials note commencements are a celebration of each student’s accomplishments, and every effort is made to ensure safety, security and decorum of a public event benefiting their success. Guests are encouraged to refrain from disruptive behaviors, which may negatively impact this special moment for students and their families. Clear bags are also required at all commencement ceremonies at Reed Arena.
All ceremonies will be televised live by KAMU-TV and livestreamed via the KAMU website.
Undergraduate degrees will be awarded at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6; at 9 p.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7; at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday May 8; and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Master’s degree and doctoral hooding ceremonies will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 9. A military commissioning will be part of the 2 p.m. ceremony on May 8.
Free parking is available in the West Campus Garage and in multiple lots near Reed Arena. Lot 102 is reserved for accessible parking, and Lot 100g is reserved for commencement special guests.
