Graduation
Graduation activities include a private awards ceremony for students and family, which precedes the main commencement event, where degrees are bestowed upon DDS and Dental Hygiene graduates as well as postdoctoral degree candidates.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Awards Ceremony - Invitation Only
Beasley Auditorium - Baylor University Medical CenterNote to guests: use Truett building entrance
Map link to Baylor University Medical Center
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Commencement Ceremony
Winspear Opera House – AT&T Performing Arts CenterEvent is for ticketed guests only.
Map link to Winspear Opera House
Commencement Ceremony Information
- All guests must have tickets distributed to graduates’ families prior to the event.
- No helium balloons are allowed in the building.
- Flowers are acceptable so long as the arrangement is not too large or in a vase.
- There is no bag policy.
- Doors open for guests at 9:30 am.
What are the rules about photos during the ceremony?
A professional photographer will be on-site to take photos of each student during the ceremony.
A free digital copy of each graduate will be available shortly after graduation.
You are welcome to take photos before, during, and after the ceremony, but please be considerate when using flash photography during the program to avoid distracting speakers and interfering with the professional photographer.
A free digital copy of each graduate will be available shortly after graduation.
You are welcome to take photos before, during, and after the ceremony, but please be considerate when using flash photography during the program to avoid distracting speakers and interfering with the professional photographer.
Who can complete an enrollment, education, or degree verification form?
You can send any degree or education verification request form to Taryn Walker at taryndk@tamu.edu.
Who do I contact for an anticipated graduation/degree verification letter?
Send an email to Taryn Walker at taryndk@tamu.edu with your full name, UIN, and instructions for sending the letter.
How do I obtain the nitrous certification for my dental license?
The certification letters are sent directly from the Oral Surgery department to the Texas State Dental Board.
If you require a letter to be sent to a different state or have any questions, contact Sophia Leeks in the OMS department at 214-828-8101 or sophialeek@tamu.edu.
If you require a letter to be sent to a different state or have any questions, contact Sophia Leeks in the OMS department at 214-828-8101 or sophialeek@tamu.edu.
How do I request a transcript?
Directions to order a transcript
You must be sure to select ‘After Degree is Awarded’ within the request so the transcript will not be sent before your degree is posted to the transcript.
Transcripts are $10 each.
Questions about ordering transcripts can be sent to main campus at transcript@tamu.edu.
You must be sure to select ‘After Degree is Awarded’ within the request so the transcript will not be sent before your degree is posted to the transcript.
Transcripts are $10 each.
Questions about ordering transcripts can be sent to main campus at transcript@tamu.edu.
When will my graduation date be posted to the transcript?
The graduation date will be posted to the transcript within a week of commencement.