Commencement
Dear College of Pharmacy students and guests;
Congratulations graduates! You have worked hard to achieve the goal of earning your degree and now it’s time to celebrate your accomplishment! Commencement is a milestone—one of life's landmark occasions, a time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate the past and the future. Family and friends, you are invited to celebrate the Class of 2025 as we recognize the many achievements of the graduating class. We are excited to share preliminary information to assist you in making arrangements. Please note that details may change as additional information is confirmed. Please refer to this page often for updates.
Commencement Date
- Saturday May 17, 2025, 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 17, 2025. 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 prepares 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 Accommodation
Wheelchair space and seating for mobility-impaired guests are both available on a first-come first-serve basis. Priority seating is available for patrons who uses a mobility device (wheelchair, scooter, walker, crutches, cane, etc.) and have difficulty walking long distances or walking up stairs. The doors will open for guests seating at 9am, if priority seating is needed, you may arrive at any time prior to public seating that is convenient for you. Assistance will be provided in the main lobby if needed.
Parking
For additional parking and events held in College Station, there are many parking spaces available on campus and near Rudder Auditorium. You may purchase a prepaid parking pass at the stated hourly rate (plus applicable fees & taxes) via the ParkMobile App or click link ParkMobile App.
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 k_tenorio@tamu.edu or 361-221-0648.