University of North Texas 
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Graduation 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7-9 pm, UNT Coliseum, doors will open at 6pm.
Graduates must enter through the UNT Coliseum West tunnel and begin line up by 6pm.
Map of Campus
Parking
Free parking is available in Lot 20 next to the Murchison Performing Arts Center.
Guests
Students (graduates) may invite as many people as they like, seating is first-come,
first-served. Doors open one hour prior to ceremony start. The Coliseum enforces a clear bag policy
of all commencement event . Only clear bags up to 12" x 12" are allowed into the
event. Balloons and noise makers are NOT allowed into the Coliseum. Further instructions regarding commencement/coliseum
policies are availabe on the UNT Commencement Policy.
Ticketing
Tickets are not required.
Photography
Every student will be photographed twice at the commencement ceremony. Free proofs
will be mailed and emailed within a week of the ceremony.
Name Cards
Students must fill out the 2026 TAMS Graduation Name Cards, to share information regarding how they will be announced during the ceremony. Each
student may list two distinguishable achievements to be listed as they cross the stage.
These achievements do not need to be academic, but must represent a reputable award,
honor, accomplishment, or leadership role. Each achievement listed shall be subject
to review for legitimacy.
The name card webform will also serve as a confirmation of each student's contact information to receive their free photography proofs of the ceremony from the selected photographer.
Caps & Gowns
Students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony without a cap and a gown. TAMS Graduates will wear a green gown, green mortarboard (cap), and tassel differentiated
by college. Clothing must be worn underneath the gown. Cap and gown purchasing information will
be provided soon.
Caps and Gowns can be ordered online through April 1 at www.jostens.com, please select "Student TAMS 2026 Grad" from the drop down menu. The package is $62.94 plus tax and shipping. Last day to order is April 1. The package may also be purchased in the Barnes & Noble campus store from March 16 to April 17 but stock is limited so early purchase is encouraged. Please note, all regalia purchases are final and cannot be returned to the store or vendor for refunds. Do NOT purchase a stole, they will not be used.
Graduation Announcements
Information on purchasing graduation announcements can be found on the Jostens website (note: announcements from Jostens show UNT and not TAMS). Alternatively, many people choose to design their own announcements through other
vendors or create and print their own. The choice is yours!
Graduation Ceremony Elements
• Remarks from the UNT TAMS Deans
• The calling of graduate names and crossing the stage
• Ceremonial conferral of Texas high school diploma by Dean Glenisson de Oliveira
• Turning of graduates' tassels
Diplomas, Diploma Covers and Programs
Diplomas are printed and mailed to official UNT mailing addresses within eight to
ten weeks of commencement pending:
- TAMS verification of grades
- verification that all TAMS graduation requirements for student have been met (including GPA)
- verification of no financial holds (books, fines, etc.)
It is the responsibility of the graduate to ensure our office has the correct mailing address on file after graduation (my.unt.edu to update/verify your address). Students who do not update their mailing address and then subsequently do not receive their diploma must pay a $25.00 replacement fee before TAMS will re-order the diploma. A Diploma cover embossed with "Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science" will be included with and your diploma.
Printed programs will not be distributed at commencement ceremonies, however you may view or download the TAMS Graduation Program on the day of the ceremony (will be posted at the top of this page).
What to bring:
• Regalia
• Comfortable professional clothing to wear under regalia
• Comfortable footwear to stand in for an hour
What NOT to bring:
• Any bags or purses
• Food or drink
• Noise makers or balloons