Have questions?
We're here to help. Here are the most frequently asked questions about commencement.
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.
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.
Please contact:
Office of the Registrar
Phone: 281-283-2525
Fax: 281-283-2530
Email: registrar@uhcl.edu
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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.