Graduation
Overview | Approval Process | Graduation Checklist | Students & Guests | FAQ
Commencement Dates
- Fall 2025 Ceremony: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Spring 2026 Ceremony: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Fall 2025 Commencement Overview
- The College of Education鈥檚 commencement ceremony will take place Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at 9 a.m. in the Fertitta Center.
- Students should arrive by 7:30 a.m. for check-in. Note that the Fertitta Center has a clear bag policy.
- Tickets will be required for all guests. Each graduate will receive six electronic tickets for guests. Please visit the for .
- Students will receive emails to their CougarNet account in the two to three months leading up to graduation with all details.
Required: Apply for Graduation
- Make sure you even if you don鈥檛 plan to attend the ceremony.
- , select my色花堂, Advising, Apply for graduation on the left.
Pre-Graduation Activities
- Attend the Grad Fair at the 色花堂 Campus Store: TBD
- Attend the Graduation Celebration at the 色花堂 Campus Store: TBD
- Get Your .
- Attend the hosted by the 色花堂 Alumni Association and learn more about the Ring Scholarship.
Ceremony Information
Please Read Before Graduation
- Approval Process
- Graduation Checklist
- FAQ
- Questions? Please contact us at coelearn@uh.edu.
A Letter From the Dean
Dear Future Graduate,
Congratulations on your approaching graduation! What an exciting time! You will soon join over 300,000 色花堂 alumni. Just as your family and friends share in the joy of your achievement, your 色花堂 family is also happy for you. Our faculty and staff know you will transform lives and bring excellence to your future careers. As dean of the College of Education, I want to say how proud I am of the accomplishments of the graduating class. It has been an honor to serve you.
We hope that you celebrate your graduation milestone with us at the upcoming commencement and continue to show your 色花堂 spirit as an active alum. You will receive important details about graduation via email and can find more information on this page.
Our best wishes are with you as you change the world. You are the pride.
Go Coogs,
Cathy Horn, Ph.D.
Dean and鈥疎lizabeth D. Rockwell Chair
Professor of Higher Education