DOORS OPEN FOR GUESTS 1 HOUR BEFORE CEREMONY START TIME.
GRADUATES NEED TO BE AT THE FIELD HOUSE NO LATER THAN 45 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR CEREMONY START TIME.
GRADUATES AND GUESTS SHOULD PLAN AHEAD FOR TRAFFIC OR OTHER POSSIBLE DELAYS. DO NOT BE LATE.
LOCATION: UNIVERSITY FIELD HOUSE- 1804 LEE STREET, COMMERCE, TX 75428
A clear bag policy is a set of rules and regulations implemented by event organizers, sports facilities, and other institutions that require attendees to use clear bags to bring in their belongings. The policy aims to prevent hazardous items from entering the venue.
ALLOWED
Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags; small wallet-sized clutches; small medicine bags
NOT ALLOWED
Clear bags that have buckles, hardware, or décor concealing the bag
Backpacks, regular size purses, large totes, diaper bags, or other similar items
This will be enforced at the door.
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DATE & TIME |
COLLEGES |
LIVESTREAM LINKS |
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FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2025 TIME: TBD |
TBD | TBD |
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FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2025 TIME: TBD |
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DATE & TIME |
COLLEGES |
LIVESTREAM LINKS |
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SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2025 TIME: TBD
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TBD |
TBD |
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SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2025 TIME: TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2025 TIME: TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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LOCATION |
PARKING |
GUESTS |
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University Field House 1804 Lee St. Commerce, TX 75428. |
Parking lot 4 is reserved for handicapped parking only. You must have the proper vehicle identification to park in this lot. The entrance to lot 4 is on Bois D’Arc St. |
Doors will open for guests one hour before the ceremony begins. Guests must enter using the entrance on the right side at the front of the building. A clear bag policy is in effect. (See below) |
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ACCESSIBILITY The bottom two rows of bleachers are reserved for guests with disabilities. Representatives from the Student Disability Services office will be available to assist. We do not have a wheelchair to be used for seating during the ceremony or for transportation to and from vehicles.
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The closest parking lots are lots – 1, 2, 3, and 5.
Shuttle buses are free of charge and will be rotating throughout the parking areas approximately every 15 minutes. |
Guests should make sure they can access their tickets BEFORE they arrive to the ceremony and have them ready to be scanned BEFORE entering the building. |
All ceremonies will be live-streamed. The livestream will be shown in the Rayburn Student Center for additional guests (those without tickets) to view.
The academic commencement ceremony at East Texas A&M University enjoys a rich tradition and is carried out with solemnity and dignity. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the occasion and the traditions of academia. In keeping with these traditions and for safety reasons, all candidates must refrain from any outstanding semblance of celebration as they proceed across the stage such as dancing, jumping, or other disruptive activities. Please inform your guests in the audience to refrain from making distracting noises (air horns, noisemakers) during this time since candidates proceed across the stage in a rapid order. Such interruption may override the name of the next graduate. Your cooperation in this matter is sincerely appreciated.