Graduation Information for Guests

Attention: All family members and friends…

Attending Commencement

Congratulations on your graduate’s remarkable achievement! Commencement is not only a major event in a graduate’s life but also a celebration and acknowledgement of you – friends and family – who have provided guidance, care, and support to the new graduate. We hope the information on our website will help you have the most enjoyable experience possible on this special day.

General Public Entry

Due to limited capacity of the venue, in addition to safety and security, each graduate will receive a limited number of tickets to distribute to family and friends. The number of tickets per graduate will be shared and provided after the graduation application deadline.

All guests, including graduates, will enter the facility through the main front doors. All guests will go through security checkpoints/metal detector prior to entering and a "clear bag" policy will be enforced.

Services for Disabilities

Additional but limited handicap parking will be reserved and located in front of the parking lot to the facility. A valid decal must be displayed in the vehicle upon arrival.

Commencement Ceremony Parking

General parking will be available in the main parking lot to the side of the facility.

Media and Photos

The college Public Relations staff will be covering the event exclusively during the ceremony and will also broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube (Please visit the SWTX website on the scheduled commencement day/time).

No other individuals or media personnel will be permitted to enter the main room/stage area at any time during or after the ceremony. There will be an opportunity for graduates to take photos at designated areas after your respective ceremony.

Food and Beverages

No food or beverages will be allowed to be brought into the facility.