Commencement
Congratulations Graduates!
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When will I receive my diploma?
Degrees will be awarded and posted to transcripts on January 7, 2021 for all eligible candidates. Diplomas are scheduled to be mailed the first week of February 2021. For key dates on availability of transcripts and diplomas, please review the Academic Calendar at https://www.registrar.txstate.edu/persistent-links/academic-calendar/academic-calendar-student.html.
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I didn't attend the ceremony but I would like a diploma cover, commencement program, and academic honor cords. What should I do?
Commencement items such as a diploma cover, commencement program, and honor cords (if applicable) will be available in early spring 2021 for candidates that did not attend in-person ceremonies. Please continue to check the commencement website and your email for updated information.
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How can I view the live stream videos?
The live stream videos of the Fall 2020 in-person commencement ceremonies can be found on the Commencement Videos page.
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I didn't see my name in the virtual commencement slideshow. What should I do?
Please contact us at commencement@txstate.edu.
Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement
Commencement for fall 2020 candidates was held virtually on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
August 2020 Virtual Commencement
Commencement for spring and summer 2020 graduates was held virtually on Saturday, August 8, 2020.
The Difference Between Participating in Commencement and Graduating
It is important that candidates and families understand the difference between "participating in commencement [walking across the stage]" and "graduating [receiving a diploma]".
Please visit the Candidate Instructions page for details.
Your Name at Commencement
While applying for graduation, you may have noticed that your name needs to be updated in the University database. For example, adding your full middle name instead of just a middle initial.
In order to change your name with the University, you must submit a Personal Information Update Request with the Registrar's Office.
This name change will affect your diploma, the commencement program, your name Reader Card, and all other university documents.
For information regarding the graduation application, visit the Candidate Instructions page.
For diploma information, visit the Candidate Instructions page and the Office of University Registrar's website.