Know Before You Go
Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on the Mall at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Parents, family and friends should plan to arrive early for parking. Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on the Mall, and there will be reserved seating available. Please check the weather forecast for Irving beforehand and dress accordingly.
Students must meet in the Maher Athletic Center gym at 6 p.m. with their caps and gowns. They will follow Campus Minister Karen Bless to the Mall.
Mass will be broadcasted live via Youtube. A link will be made available here.
The Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Toyota Music Factory at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Parking costs $10 at the gate, and drivers should plan to arrive early.
The doors to the venue open at 8 a.m. There is no limit to the number of guests each graduate may bring, and there will be reserved seating. Guests should go directly to the amphitheater seating area. The venue will have metal detectors, and bags and purses will be checked, though there is no size limit for them. Graduates should arrive in their caps, gowns, hoods and have their name cards in hand.
ADA Requests
To request a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information, please contact ADA Office at ada@udallas.edu, preferably at least a week in advance of the event. Please leave your name, contact information, and the number of people who need accommodations. You can also find more information here.