TAMS Graduation 2027 will begin at 7:00 P.M. on May 8th, 2027.

 

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Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Graduation 2027

Saturday, May 8, 2027, 7-9 p.m., UNT Coliseum. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

A link to the Graduation Program will be posted here when available.

Graduates must enter through the UNT Coliseum West tunnel and begin line up by 6 p.m. Guests must enter the Coliseum through the Northeast entrance (Gate A) and will not be allowed to enter with their students (West tunnel).

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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 on all commencement events. 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 available on the UNT Commencement Policy.

Ticketing

Tickets are not required.

Photography

Every graduate 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 a 2027 TAMS Graduation Name Card by early-spring 2027 (deadline TBA) 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.

Caps and Gowns can be ordered online through the spring 2027 deadline (date TBA) at www.jostens.com. When ordering, please select "Student TAMS 2027 Grad" from the drop down menu. The package price for 2027 is TBA. The last day to order spring 2027 regalia is TBA. The package may also be purchased in the Barnes & Noble campus store during select dates, which are TBA for spring 2027. Stock in the bookstore will be 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 from the website 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
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