The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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

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Upcoming Ceremonies

• The fall commencement ceremonies will take place December 16 in Thompson-Boling Arena.
• The undergraduate ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern.
• The graduate and professional hooding ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Eastern.
• 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.

About the Fall 2022 Ceremonies

• Ceremonies last approximately 2 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.
• If you earned your undergraduate degree in a previous term and are wishing to participate in the fall ceremony, you must contact the Office of the University Registrar to request permission and provide justification. If you are a graduate student, please contact the Graduate School to request permission and provide justification.

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.