The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

We will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for our spring graduates in Thompson-Boling Arena in May. Congratulations graduates!

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Upcoming Ceremonies

• The spring commencement ceremonies will take place May 18 – 20 in Thompson-Boling Arena.
• Undergraduates will participate in college-based ceremonies throughout the weekend.
• The graduate hooding ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern on Saturday evening.
• Beginning at the end of January, eligible graduates will receive an email with details and registration instructions on a rolling basis once they have applied to graduate.
• The university does not host a summer commencement ceremony. Summer graduates typically have the option to attend spring or fall ceremonies.
• The “Official Graduation Date” refers to the date printed on one’s diploma, not necessarily the date of commencement.
• Haslam College of Business hosts a separate graduate hooding ceremony for their students. However, all HCB students are also welcome and invited to attend the university’s graduate hooding ceremony on May 20. HCB will provide additional information to their graduate students related to their ceremony.

About the Spring 2023 Ceremonies

• Ceremonies last approximately 2 and a half hours. Graduates are required to stay for the duration of the ceremony.
• Professional photos will be taken by Big Orange Professional Photography (BOPP) during the ceremony.
• Students cross an ADA-compliant ramp as their name is called.
• Doctoral and professional students will be hooded during the graduate hooding ceremony.
• There are currently no plans to require tickets for guest entry. Graduates will be contacted if anything changes.

Webcast

All ceremonies are webcast.

Questions?

For questions about degree requirements and diplomas, contact diplomas@utk.edu.

For questions about commencement registration and ceremony details, contact commencement@utk.edu.

Graduate students may contact the Graduate School as well.