Commencement
Commencement Date
- Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10 a.m.
- Rudder Auditorium, in the Rudder Theater Complex, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Commencement Live Stream Information
Texas A&M's television station, KAMU-TV, will broadcast each of the commencement to the web for family and friends to view if unable to attend the ceremony. The College of Pharmacy ceremony will be available for viewing directly on this page “live” on May 20, 2023. Please visit this page the day of the event where the live stream link will be shared using multiple platforms making it accommodating for all virtual guest.
Graduation Security and Safety Procedures
As the College prepare for the upcoming commencement exercise, we are actively planning for the health and safety of our graduates, families and loved ones who will attend this momentous occasion. It is our top priority to ensure a safe and memorable experience for all involved. Therefore, all safety procedures will be enforced. There is an expectation for all attendees comply with current university , local , state , and federal guidance during the ceremony to protect the health and safety of all involved.
Security and Bag Check
To ensure the safety of every guest, visitors may be subject to security and bag checks before entering the Commencement venue. This information is being provided as a preliminary precaution that delays are possible due to increased security measures. We recommend checking back periodically for more information, as further details are pending.
We regret any inconvenience our increased security causes, but our primary goal is the safety of our students, their families and guests, and our faculty and staff. Thank you for your understanding.
Noisemaker Policy
Every graduate would like for family and friends to hear his or her name called when receiving their degree. We kindly ask that air horns or extra loud noisemakers not be used during the ceremony.
Photography
Flash Photography is the official Commencement photographer for the ceremonies at Rudder Auditorium. Graduates will be photographed once on stage and again individually off stage. Proofs will be e-mailed and mailed to each graduate the week after the ceremony with available packages for purchase. If you have any questions, please contact the photographer at 1-800-410-8070 or directly via their web page www.FlashPhotography.com .
Diploma Frames
Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Texas A&M University is the official on-campus bookstore and located in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) first level. Information and online ordering may be found at tamu.bncollege.com .
USA Diploma Frames. For additional information, visit https://www.usadiplomaframes.com/ or call them directly at 214.763.3361. USA also have been invited to set-up on the day of Commencement and display diploma frame options for purchase.
AGGIELAND OUTFITTERS. They have 3 locations in College Station. Visit their website for additional information and location directions.
ADA Accommodations
Parking
For ceremonies held in College Station, there are many parking spaces available on campus and near Rudder Auditorium. There will be a $5.00 cash per entry fee to park in the University Center Garage (UCG).. The garage will be set up for this $5 cash parking method or you may purchase a prepaid parking pass (plus applicable fees & taxes) via the ParkMobile App or click link https://tamu.pmreserve.com/
Handicapped parking is available with the appropriate parking permit. For Texas A&M University main campus parking questions, please contact Transportation Services at 979-862-7275 (PARK).
Lots 62 , 48 and 59 , located next to Kyle Field and other open lots within walking distance to Rudder Auditorium are FREE on weekends, and after 5 pm on Friday, unless it is a RESERVED space.
Further Questions
For assistance with further questions, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 979-436-0720, srobinson@tamu.edu or 361-221-0642, chelsie.mcmillon@tamu.edu .