Congratulations to the College of Natural Sciences Class of 2021!

Graduate Recognition Moments & virtual convocation ceremony

Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22 |  Welch Hall

In recognition of graduates’ achievements, the college will hold livestreamed ceremonial moments of recognition for each graduate, with scheduling determined by major. Graduates will participate either in person or 100% online during the scheduled time, provided all of the required deadlines are met. Those participating in person will cross a small  stage, and graduates will be accompanied by two guests who may watch the stage-crossing moment; those participating remotely will have their names announced while a personalized slide is shown during the same event. All Graduate Recognition Moments will be streamed live to allow the moment to be shared with extended family and friends.  On Saturday afternoon, following recognition moments, at 4 p.m., Dean David Vanden Bout will host an online community celebration, which will feature inspiring speeches and special content especially for 2021 graduates, including videos from our Natural Sciences community.

Important Updates and FAQ

Graduate Recognition Moments will take place in Welch Hall. All official CNS communications are being sent via email to graduates’ official utexas email address on record. Graduates confirmed to participate were sent an email from Dr. Michael Drew on May 18 with final details and logistics about participating. 

Reference our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to many common questions.

Graduation Survey

Take our 2021 graduation survey. 

Schedule and Livestream Links

Scheduling is based on major. Graduates received an email message on May 18 with their specific time to participate.  Each major segment will begin with 15 minutes of special video content created exclusively for the classes of December 2020 and May 2021. Remote graduates will be recognized first, followed by stage-crossing graduates.

CNS COMMUNITY CEREMONY

Livestream Start:  4:00 PM

LIVESTREAM LINK

Social Wall

Use #CNSGrad21 or #CNSGrad and make an appearance on our social wall.

Download Texas Science Grad Stickers & GIFs.
Add a Texas Science Grad or Texas Science Parent frame to your Facebook profile pic.

Eligibility

Two separate forms had to be submitted by their respective deadlines for anyone who plans to participate in 2021 CNS graduation events. All students who met the April 5th application deadline to walk or graduate this spring, or who were already approved to graduate in December 2020, received further instruction and details regarding the Graduate Recognition Moments. All those who met the April 30 registration deadline for graduate recognition moments will receive details to participate live or virtually in these moments. Due to the nature of scheduling and maintaining safety protocols, late applicants will not be able to participate.  

2020 grads (May and August) will be invited back to a university-wide event in September.

Safety Protocols

Due to COVID-19, during in-person Graduate Recognition Moments, social distance will be maintained, and face masks are encouraged.

If you are feeling unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home, even if you are scheduled to attend a Graduate Recognition Moment.

Graduates who are not already vaccinated are strongly encouraged to take advantage of UT’s Proactive Community Testing Program in the days leading up to commencement. Guests who are not already vaccinated are strongly encouraged to take advantage of testing through their primary care physician or a community clinic before arriving on campus.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Participants must have met the deadlines in bold to participate 

Note to graduates: The deadline to register for Graduate Recognition Moments has passed.  Multiple messages were sent via SMS text and email, beginnning on Thursday, April 22. Thank you to all who registered by the deadline.