University of North Texas 
When is it?
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7-9 pm, Graduates check in through the left doors of the Murchison
Performing Arts Center at 4pm.
Winspear auditorium (inside the Murchison) will open at 6pm. Left hand door entry
for students only will be strictly enforced.
Where will it be held?
UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center
Parking
Free parking is available in Lot 20 next to the MPAC.
Guests
Students (graduates) may invite up to 5 guests. Tickets will be provided prior to the ceremony. Seating for guests is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open one hour prior to ceremony start.
Ticketing (links will be active on mid March)
Students will request tickets on this page when they become available in mid March.
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 (link will be active on Monday, April 1)
Students must fill out the webform found here, 2025 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 caps and gowns must be the UNT green color. Clothing must be worn underneath the gown.
TAMS Graduates will wear a green gown, green mortarboard (cap), and tassel differentiated by college (only cap, gown, and tassel need to be purchased). Details on purchasing the cap and gown will be available soon.
Graduation Announcements
Information on purchasing graduation announcements will be available soon.
Alternatively, many people choose to design their own announcements through other vendors. The choice is yours!
What elements will the ceremony include?
• 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
- Why don't I receive my diploma at commencement? When will I receive my diploma?
- Diplomas are printed and mailed to official UNT mailing addresses within eight weeks of commencement following the receipt of final grades and after verification that the candidate has met all requirements for graduation. It is the responsibility of the graduate to ensure the TAMS office has the correct mailing address on file after graduation. A Diploma cover embossed with "Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science" will be included.
- Will my guests or I receive programs at my ceremony?
- 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.
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