Commencement
As you enter your final semester, you will need to begin preparing for graduation.
During this day, family and friends will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievements as a nursing student and watch as you walk the stage. The Student Success Center aims to provide a smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free commencement ceremony for you and your loved ones.
Please find important information regarding the School of Nursing Spring 2020 Commencement below:
A virtual celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 12th at 2:00 pm in honor of Florence Nightingale's 200th birthday.
Guests can join us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sonstudentsuccess
**Future Commencement dates have not been decided. They will be posted on this website once dates have been confirmed.
Honors
Honors designations are announced at graduation.
UNDERGRADUATES (Cum Laude GPA: 3.5-3.69)
(Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.7 - 3.89)
(Summa Cum Laude GPA: 3.90 - 4.0).
GRADUATES – (High Honors GPA: 4.0).
Tickets: Tickets are not required to attend graduation.
Guests: Please bring as many guests as you would like to share this memorable event with you. A reception will not be held after the ceremony.
Regalia: Regalia can be purchased through the Bookstore, 210-567-2840. Please contact the Bookstore to verify when you can begin purchasing items. You will not be able to purchase regalia at the ceremony.
Attire: Professional/business attire is expected. Athletic shoes, white or bright colored socks, jeans, and/or shirts will not be allowed. Also, remember to bring bobby pins to secure your cap.
Graduation Caps: Please remember to keep your graduation caps professional and appropriate. The School of Nursing asks that students refrain from placing "RN" on their caps.
Photos: Individual photos of each graduate receiving a diploma will be taken at the ceremony. Once the images have been taken and posted online, UT Health San Antonio will contact you with details
Diploma: Please note, you will NOT receive your diploma at graduation. You may pick up your diploma at the Registrar's Office (located in the Medical School). If you do not pick up your diploma, the Registrar's Office will begin mailing diplomas as soon as they can.