Important Dates

Spring 2026 GRADUATES

DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

Monday Mar. 16, 2026

RSVP for commencement opens. RSVP will be sent to Islander email to all students who have applied for graduation.

Mar. 17-18, 2026.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Islander Grad Fair, University Center, Lone Star Ballroom 

TBD

Islander Lei sales open. Purchase your lei here.

Mar. 16, 2026

11:59 p.m.

Last day to apply for Spring 2026 graduation – regular fee ($40)

TBD

Doctoral regalia purchase deadline through Campus Bookstore. For expedited option, please contact Campus Bookstore.

TBD

Islander Lei sales close

TBD

Last day to order regalia for home shipping. Order your regalia here. TAMU-CC Campus Store will still have regalia available for on-site purchase through Commencement.

TBD

Doctoral Regalia Rental Deadline (through Campus Bookstore)

May 3, 2026

11:59 p.m.

Last day to apply for graduation – late fee ($55)

April 26, 2026

Last day to apply for graduation for name to appear in commencement-related materials.

April 26, 2026

11:59 p.m.

RSVP for commencement closes (last day to request to participate in the ceremony). 

May 16, 2026

10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Commencement Ceremony

College Times TBD

May 28, 2026

Deadline to submit transcripts for transfer credit

June 4, 2026

Last day to update mailing address in SAIL

June 17, 2026

Diplomas available for pickup in SSC (Round Building)

July 13, 2026

Diplomas mailed out

Graduates will receive an email when diplomas are available to be picked up. Diplomas that are not picked up during the designated pick-up period will be automatically mailed to the graduate’s permanent address listed on S.A.I.L. Graduates are encouraged to check their S.A.I.L. account and make sure their address is up to date. Graduates are also responsible for checking any academic holds on their S.A.I.L. account. Financial Aid and/or Business Office holds will prevent you from receiving your transcript and diploma.