Watch past streams of our commencement ceremonies!
Tickets/Guests
There will not be any physical or digital tickets given out to graduating students for these ceremonies. You do not need to make a reservation or provide a list of guests. Your guests will simply enter the venue. We trust our students to adhere to the guest limit.
- Each graduating participant is allowed up to ten (10) guests.
- Children 2 years of age or younger will not be counted as one of the guests; however, they must sit on the lap of a guest.
- For guests that are unable to attend the commencement ceremonies in person, each ceremony will be live streamed on the commencement minutes before the ceremony begins.
- Graduating students and their guests can enter the venue 1 hour before the ceremony.
Texas A&M University-Victoria does not offer any guest tickets for sale. Additional guest requests will not be granted due to class size and venue seating constraints.
Program
The digital program will be made available one week before the ceremony for viewing or download. There will not be a printed version provided.
Regalia: Cap, Gown, Rings and more!
Protocols and Attire
Out of respect and courtesy to the University and graduates, we ask that candidates and faculty do not alter their stoles and gowns. Students are encouraged to decorate their caps! Please refrain from the use of any offensive or obscene pictures, words, or references. If students violate any of these prohibited items, they may be asked to remove or alter these items.
- Business casual attire should be worn under the gown.
- Please wear comfortable shoes that can be worn long distances, on concrete and/or unstable flooring.
- You are allowed to wear cords/stoles by an approved student organization/department with your standard regalia attire.
Bachelor Package
The Bachelor's package includes the black one-size-fits-all cap, black gown with red striping and the university logo, and a black tassel.
Master Package
The Master's package includes your black one-size-fits-all cap, black gown with red striping and the university logo, degree specific tassel, and hood. Please be aware that the gown in the bachelor's package is different than the gown in the master's package. The color of the hood depends on the degree you will be receiving
Regalia is available for purchase in person year-round at the A&M-Victoria Campus Store.
Deadline to order online: April 25, 2026
Blue Hood
Master of Education
Drab Hood
Master of Business Administration
Drab Hood
Master of Accountancy
White Hood
Master of Arts
Gold Hood
Master of Science
Brown Hood
Master of Fine Arts
Citron Hood
Specialist in School Psychology
Spirit Cords
Spirit cords are long, thin, colored ropes with tassels on each end that are worn around the neck during commencement ceremonies. These cords recognize graduates with academic honors or who have participated in certain groups or clubs, in colors determined by each school or club.
Click on the images below to order or find out more information about a specific cord!
Commencement Photos
GradImages® is proud to be the official commencement photographer for your university!
You will receive your free photo proofs via email or mail after the event or you can search for your images on GradImages. Please allow at least three business days for proofs to be ready.
Questions? Please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576 or ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.
Ceremony Walk-through
There will be no rehearsal. Faculty will guide the graduates through the ceremony. Staff in red vests will be around to assist you with any questions you have.
- Students and their guests may arrive 1 hour before your scheduled ceremony.
- Come dressed in your regalia!
- There will not be a hooding ceremony for masters graduates during Commencement.
- Visit the Student check-in tables.
- Get your name card.
- Pick up any spirit cords you ordered.
- Find your place in line and follow faculty/staff instructions.
- Graduates will be lined up by degree level, alphabetically by last name (bachelor’s, master’s).
- Graduates will proceed single file for the procession onto the venue floor and to seating in two sections.
- From your seat to the stage.
- You will be called to the stage by degree level, in a single line.
- At the stage hand your name card to the announcer.
- Walk the stage to accept your diploma cover and shake the hand of the University President.
- Your photo will be taken at the handshake and again just off the side of the stage.
- Return to your seat.
- We ask that everyone to remain until the end of the ceremony for the celebratory tassel change and acknowledgment of being graduated.
- For recessional, you continue to follow the faculty's instructions to exit the venue floor.
Donations and Past Ceremonies
Help support our regalia loan program by donating your regalia set. Email our team to set up a drop off time at our office!
If you would like a digital copy of a previous program, reach out to our team!
Class Ring Assistance Donation
The Class Ring Assistance Fund was created to provide assistance to students with the purchase of an official class ring. Applicants must be current students eligible to receive a ring and apply to be considered.
