Fall 2025 Doctoral and Master’s Hooding Ceremony
This is an opportunity for all graduating Doctoral and Master’s degree earners to be formally “hooded” by their program faculty with the ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥ regalia before commencement. This ceremony DOES NOT REPLACE commencement.
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DATE: Friday December 12th, 2025
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGALIA |
All students must be prepared with regalia. This includes hood & gown for Master’s and Doctoral ÃÛÌÒÖ±²¥s. |
Check-in |
Check in is at 8:45 a.m. at the Magoffin Auditorium Main entrance |
tickets for family & guests |
There is no limit to how many guests you can invite to your ceremony. Guests will not be issued tickets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and reserving seats is not allowed |
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Regalia |
All faculty must wear regalia to participate in the ceremony: Cap is optional |
Tickets |
Guests will not be issued tickets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and reserving seats is not allowed. |
Arrival Time |
Doors to the Magoffin Auditorium for guests will open at TBA. |
Clear Bag Policy |
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Prohibited Items |
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Strollers & Carriages |
Please leave strollers and carriages in your vehicle. |
College of Liberal Arts Commencement |
Friday, December 12, 2025 10:30 a.m. |
Contact information for commencement |
E: commencement@utep.edu |
Apply for Graduation |
Click here to Apply |
RSVP |
View & Purchase Photos |
Ceremony photos will be taken by a professional photographer and can be viewed/purchased via the . |
Customer Service |
Contact their customer service department at P: (800) 261-2576 |
Recommended parking is at the Sun Bowl Garage next to the University Bookstore; please see the map as a reference. No permits required.
SUNBOWL GARAGE |
2301 Sunbowl, El Paso, TX 79968 Located near the corner of Sun Bowl Drive and University Avenue |
ADA PARKING |
ADA Parking is available on every level at the Sun Bowl Garage |
ELEVATORS |
Multiple Elevators are available on every level at the Sun Bowl Garage |
MAP |
Click here for interactive Map |
