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Additional Commencement-Related Events

Colleges, departments, and affinity groups may host their own graduation celebrations. Several annual spring campus-wide traditions, including I Heart UT Week and Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee, typically take place at the end of the school year to celebrate graduating seniors.

Additional celebrations include the following:

  • Grad Fair
    • Hosted by the VolShop
  • Torch Night: A Farewell to Thee
    • December 12, 2024, Student Union Pilot Company Ballroom
    • May 15, 2025, Ayres Lawn
    • Hosted by the Office of the Chancellor, Office of Alumni Affairs, and Student Government Association
  • Lavender Graduation
    • Hosted by the Pride Center
  • Multicultural Graduation
    • Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Life
  • I Heart UT Week
    • April 30-May 7, 2025
    • Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs
  • Senior Toast
    • April 28, 2025 (by invitation only)
    • Hosted by the Office of Alumni Affairs
  • Honors & Scholars Commencement Banquet
    • Hosted by the Honors & Scholars Programs

For questions regarding these events, please contact the responsible department. If your department hosts a large commencement-related event that you would like to request to have added to this list, please contact commencement@utk.edu.