CNS Graduation Ceremony (Second Ceremony)
May
8
2026
Description
Join us in celebrating our most recent graduates! May 2026 participants include December 2025 graduates and May 2026 and August 2026 potential graduates. Candidates earning their master’s or doctoral degrees in these disciplines will participate in the Graduate School ceremonies. Attendance at the graduation ceremonies is optional. Ceremonies are organized by degree/major field of study.
Full information on graduation, including ticket information, safety procedures and policies, and preparations and expectations, can be found at the link below.
Audience
Other Events in This Series
Apr
12
2026
Deadline to RSVP through Tassel to attend CNS Undergraduate Ceremonies
Graduating seniors must first apply and then RSVP to attend a UT College of Natural Sciences graduation ceremony.
5:00 pm
Apr
17
2026
Deadline to Purchase Bachelor’s and Master’s Regalia
Graduating students must have regalia to participate in UT and the College of Natural Sciences graduation ceremonies.
6:00 pm
May
8
2026
Doctoral Graduation Ceremony
Join us in celebrating our Doctoral students who graduated in Summer, Fall and Spring.
8:00 am • In Person
May
8
2026
CNS Graduation Ceremony (First Ceremony)
Graduation ceremony for Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Marine Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Neuroscience.
8:00 am – 10:30 pm • In Person
May
9
2026
Dean’s Honored Graduates Celebration
The highest honor a CNS student can earn, this title is awarded to approximately 25-30 students a year, representing the top 1% of each spring’s graduating class.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm • In Person
May
9
2026
Graduation Ceremony for Master’s Degree Candidates
Join us in celebrating our Master's students who graduated in Summer, Fall and Spring.
4:00 pm • In Person
May
9
2026
University-Wide Graduation
The university-wide Commencement ceremony is held annually in May, recognizing the graduates from the current academic year.
7:00 pm • In Person
