The School of Public and Population Health will host commencement at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, in William C. Levin Hall Auditorium on the UTMB campus. The UTMB community is invited to join us, either in person or via livestream, for this celebration of our students and their achievements. A livestream video will premiere on this webpage on May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Recording
Commencement Day Parking and Accessible Drop-Off
On Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Garage 4 will operate in Free to Pass mode for Commencement. The gate will remain closed but will open automatically as drivers approach, allowing vehicles to enter and exit without paying for parking.
Guests with mobility needs may be dropped off at the circle drive near William C. Levin Hall before parking. This drop-off point provides a closer route to the auditorium than relying on the garage elevators, which are farther away.
View the circle drive drop-off location in Google Maps
Day-of Schedule — Friday, May 15, 2026
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| 8:30 a.m. | Graduates Arrive for Rehearsal (Grab and Go Breakfast) — Levin Hall Dining Room |
| 9:00 a.m. | Rehearsal for Student Graduates and Faculty Hooding Practice — Levin Hall Auditorium |
| 12:30 p.m. | Graduate Check-In (dressed and wearing regalia) — Levin Hall Dining Room |
| 1:00–1:15 p.m. | Graduate Group Photo |
| 1:00–1:30 p.m. | Faculty Arrive for Robing — Levin Hall Dining Room |
| 1:30–1:45 p.m. | Graduates and Faculty Line Up — Levin Hall Dining Room |
| 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Commencement Ceremony — Levin Hall Auditorium *estimated end time |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Reception — Levin Hall Foyer |
| Until 5:00 p.m. | Regalia Return to Balfour — Levin Hall Dining Room |
Delta Nu Social — Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The evening before commencement, join us for the Delta Nu Social from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Marmo Plaza. Cake and punch will be served. Friends and family are welcome.
Order Your Regalia
Students and faculty must order regalia in advance through the links below. Review the ordering schedule carefully — late and bookstore orders carry additional fees.
Regalia Ordering Schedule
| 1 | Standard ordering — Order by March 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. No additional fee. |
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| 2 | Late ordering — March 30 through April 6, 2026. A $40 late fee applies. Students are responsible for this fee. |
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| 3 | UTMB Bookstore ordering — April 7 through April 10, 2026. An $85 fee applies. Orders cannot be placed through buildagrad.com after April 6. |
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Early Regalia Pickup
To reduce congestion at the regalia table on commencement day, students are encouraged to pick up their regalia in advance. Pickup is available in UHC 4.334 on Tuesday, May 12, and Wednesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.