Frequently Asked Questions

 

Diplomas are usually mailed to students 10-12 weeks after the official closing of the semester.

 

Students are asked to arrive two hours before the ceremony begins. The listed start time of the ceremony is when speeches begin after the processional; students who arrive late may not be allowed to participate.

  Guests do not need tickets to enter the ceremony.

   You may invite as many guests as you like. Seating is first-come, first-serve.

  Yes, please visit commencement parking for more details.

 

No. There will not be any kind of bag check or area for you to leave items during the ceremony. Be sure to leave anything that cannot fit into your pockets in your vehicle or with a guest/family member. Graduates are not permitted to bring coats, bags, purses, etc. into the staging area.  

NOTE: For everyone’s security, this is a change from previous years.

  Check your E-Services account and confirm that the name in e-services is what you want on your diploma. If not, you can fill out a diploma name change or personal information change form. Please be sure to include the appropriate documentation with the forms.

  There is no guarantee you will be able to participate. Contact the Office of the Registrar.

  For more information on caps and gowns, visit the attire page. Yes, you may borrow a cap and gown from a student who graduated previously as long as it is black and the correct type of gown for your degree level. Bachelor’s candidates may only wear a bachelor’s gown and master’s candidates may only wear a master’s gown. You will not be allowed to walk if you do not have the correct gown.

  The ceremony will be shown on the live stream page so that your friends and family will not miss your special day.

 

Please contact:

Office of the Registrar

Phone: 281-283-2525
Fax: 281-283-2530
Email: registrar@uhcl.edu

NII1200
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 86
Houston, TX 77058-1002

Office hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.