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Additional Graduation Celebrations and Traditions

In addition to commencement ceremonies, many colleges, departments, and affinity groups host their own graduation celebrations to recognize the achievements of graduating students. Several longstanding campus traditions also take place each spring to honor the graduating class and mark the conclusion of the academic year.

Additional celebrations may include:

  • Grad Fair
    Hosted by the VolShop
  • Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee
    Hosted by the Office of the Chancellor, Division of Student Life, Office of Alumni Affairs, and Student Government Association
  • I Heart UT Week
    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs
  • Senior Toast
    Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs; by invitation only
  • Honors & Scholars Commencement Banquet
    Hosted by the Honors & Scholars Programs; by invitation only

For questions about any of these events, please contact the sponsoring department directly. Departments wishing to have a large commencement-related event added to this list may submit a request by emailing [email protected].