Graduation
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Location: College Park
University of Texas at Arlington
600 S Center Street
Arlington TX 76019
Parking
UT Arlington has multiple parking lots adjacent to the College Park Center that
offer ample parking for guests. Parking is $15 per car and may be purchased in advance. Parking purchased the day of graduation will
be $20 by credit card only. NOTE: If you scan the QR code to pay in advance, please remember you are paying for PARKING
ONLY. Graduation tickets are picked up at your learner’s campus.
Timeline:
9:30 a.m.
- Doors at Gates #2 and #3 open for seating
9:30 a.m. - All learners report (in their gowns!) to the designated area behind the arena through Gate #1. Do
NOT bring any additional items into the classroom, i.e. purses, backpacks, bags, etc. We will not be returning to this area and you
will not be able to carry these items into Graduation.
11:00am - Time the ceremony begins
Tickets will be required for all spectators ages 2 and up attending this year’s graduation ceremony. Families are allotted 10 tickets per graduate. Tickets must be picked up at your learner’s campus prior to the graduation ceremony starting on the day of the Senior Sendoff Event. Tickets will not be available for pickup on the day of the event. Attendees without a ticket will not be granted entry into UTA College Park Center.
Recommended Dress for Graduates
Ladies:
Dark dress, slacks, or jeans, dark shoes that can be walked
in easily—no strapless shoes or sneakers!!
Men: Dark slacks or jeans, dark shoes (no sneakers
or
sandals!!), a collared white or light-colored
shirt, and,
preferably, a tie.
All:
Graduation caps may be decorated and additional regalia worn as long as any wording and imagery is both school appropriate and adheres to
the school dress code. Final authority regarding the appropriateness of design and regalia lies with the campus principal. Learners who
refuse to adhere to approved standards of dress may be asked to remove certain items, replace their graduation cap, and/or be denied the
opportunity to participate at the graduation ceremony.
This is a formal event—please come looking your best!
Prohibited Items-
Large Banners and Flags: banners, signs or other items that are affixed to any pole or stick made of wood, metal, plastic or any other hard
material and that is more than 18 inches in length.
- Whistle, Horns, Foghorns/Airhorns, Plastic horns (vuvuzelas and didgeridoos)
- Optical Illusions Item: pinwheels, umbrellas
- Weapons: guns and knives
- Aerosol Cans
- Fireworks
- Frisbees
- Outside food or drink
- Mace or Pepper Spray
- Poles, Selfie-sticks, missile-like objects that can be thrown;
- Strollers
- Tripods
- Bats or clubs
- Beach balls, Basketballs
- Illegal Substances
- Cameras ARE allowed, but no professional lens longer than 3 inches
With a goal to enhance public safety and the fan experience at College Park Center, a clear bag policy is in full effect for all events at College Park Center. Bags are subject to inspection before entry. Metal detectors may be used for some events. The following items are approved for entry into the College Park Center
- Plastic Storage Bag: Clear, one (1) gallon re-sealable.
- Clear Tote Bag: Plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12".
-
Small Clutch Purse: Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5” x 8.5” with or
without a hand or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.
-
Medically Necessary Items: Including small diaper bags (with accompanying infant/child) after proper inspection at a gate designated for
this purpose.
PROHIBITED BAGS:
- Backpacks, large bags, and fanny packs
- Purses
- Binocular case (may be worn on neck)
- Briefcases
- Camera or computer bags
- Cinch bags
- Coolers
- Large diaper bags
- Seat cushions
- Luggage of any kind
Should someone attempt to enter with prohibited items, they will be asked to return them to their vehicle or be denied entry to the ceremony.