Spring 2025 Commencement
Congratulations, Spring Class of 2025!
We are excited to announce UTRGV’s Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony schedule at Bert Ogden Arena.
Ceremony Schedule
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Friday, May 16, 2025 |
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10:00 A.M. |
School of Nursing College of Fine Arts College of Health Professions |
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4:00 P.M. |
School of Social Work College of Education and P-16 Integration College of Engineering and Computer Science |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
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10:00 A.M. |
College of Sciences Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship |
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4:00 P.M. |
College of Liberal Arts |
For information on what Commencement will look like, visit our Commencement Frequently Asked Questions Webpage.
Approved and Non-approved Bags and Items
In order to support a safe and enjoyable environment, all candidates and guests are encouraged to review the list of approved and non-approved bags and prohibited items. Prohibited items will be confiscated, and patrons may be refused entry if in violation of the guidance.
Candidates and guests are encouraged to leave purses and bags at home. If the use of a purse or bag is necessary, review and adhere to the list of approved and non-approved bags.
Event Map
Review the Bert Ogden Arena event map for important information regarding incoming routes, parking, and more!
The incoming route colors listed below correspond to the Bert Ogden Arena event map.
Orange Route from Mid/Lower Rio Grande Valley
Guests traveling from the mid/lower Rio Grande Valley on West Interstate Highway 2/US-83 should take the Veterans Boulevard exit, merge onto Frontage Road, and turn right at the intersection with Veterans Boulevard. Continue north on Veterans Boulevard and then turn left on Alberta Road.
Navy Blue Route, Using the Owassa Exit
Guests coming from the south McAllen/Pharr area via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C should take the Owassa exit and continue north on Frontage Road, until they see Bert Ogden Arena on their right-hand side.
Light Blue Route, Using the Trenton Exits
Guests coming from the south McAllen/Pharr area via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C can take Trenton exit – but they will not be allowed to enter through the west side of Bert Ogden Arena. Guests will be required to continue north to Trenton Road, turn right on Trenton Road, turn right on Veterans Boulevard, and right on Alberta Road.
Guests coming from north Edinburg via North Interstate Highway Expressway 69C should take the Trenton exit, go left at the intersection, continue east on Trenton Road, turn right on Veterans Boulevard, and right on Alberta Road.
View Online
To view the online transmission of our Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies, please visit www.utrgv.edu/live.
Inclement Weather Statement
The university will monitor precarious conditions that may impact the integrity of the ceremony and make the best possible decision based on the safety of all those involved. Changes due to inclement weather will be communicated via emails from Tassel, social media, and email 48 hours prior to Commencement.