2020 | Commencement | Texas Woman's University

Commencement Schedule Update

Due to inclement weather forecasted for Friday morning, the College of Arts and Sciences ceremony at Texas Motor Speedway has been moved to Saturday at 2 p.m. We realize this may be inconvenient for some, but we need to ensure the safety of our graduates and our volunteers.

New Commencement Schedule

Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

Texas Woman's University is holding in-person drive-thru graduation events Dec. 11-13 in recognition of all May, August and December graduates. These unique off-campus events will be livestreamed.

The Denton/Dallas ceremonies will be held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on Dec. 11-12. In Houston, the drive-thru ceremonies will be hosted by Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS) in Sugar Land on Dec. 13.

Learn more by clicking on these buttons.

TWU Graduation at TMS: Dec. 11 & 12 TWU Houston Graduation at HCSS: Dec. 13

Commencement Message from Our Chancellor

Related Information

TWU graduate shows off her university ring

Graduates should arrive at their ceremony location in full regalia, as there will not be a place to put on your robe at Texas Motor Speedway or HCSS.

The TWU Campus Bookstore in Denton offers robes and other commencement-related items in its on-campus inventory. Stop by to pick up what you need for this weekend's events. The Bookstore will have a small tent set-up at Texas Motor Speedway in case you forget your tassel.

Place orders now for diploma frames and the Texas Woman’s University class ring.

Online orders: colleges.herffjones.com/college/twu

Commencement events at Texas Motor Speedway and in Houston will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. Click on the button below to view the livestream ceremonies in progress, starting Friday, Dec. 11.

Please note: Livestreaming of ceremonies at Texas Motor Speedway may be unavailable during inclement weather.

See Livestream

TWU Oakley crosses the finish line at Texas Motor Speedway

Graduates will have formal pictures taken at the commencement events, which will be sent to them at a later date. The university photographer will also be onsite to take photos of the activities. Check out the button below starting Friday, Dec. 11, for images captured at the various events. Houston photos will be added later.

Commencement Photos

Celebrating Graduates

Check out the downloadable graduation graphics you can share on social media, in emails or in your online celebrations. Be sure to tag #TWUGrad20 on your social media posts and follow @txwomans!

Social Media Fun

Commencement Program

Download the 2020 Dec. Commencement Program as a PDF.

Graduate Highlights

Every graduate of TWU has a compelling story and achievements worth celebrating. Below we share a few from our Class of 2020.

Sandhya Manjunath in academic regalia in front of the TWU Dallas campus.

Sandhya Manjunath
MS in Kinesiology - Sport Management

TWU graduate gains experience and skills by creating international youth program.

Nhi Chau sits outdoors with wildflowers behind her.

Nhi Chau
BS in Mathematics (7-12 Mathematics Education)

Nixed study abroad plan leads to once-in-a-lifetime teaching experience.

Dianne Connery
Master of Library Science (MLS)

Besides books, rural librarian’s focus is telehealth.

Wadzanai Dzvurumi poses in front of her research panel at an event.

Wadzanai Dzvurumi
MBA

TWU business graduate uses research to develop skills for future career.

Kathleen Montes holds a guitar in an outdoor setting.

Kathleen Montes
Master of Music Therapy (MMT)

Music therapy graduate helps patients heal with hope and harmony.

Regan Campbell in her academic regalia standing outdoors near the library on the TWU Denton campus.

Regan Dianne Campbell
Master of Arts: Writing and Rhetoric (MA)

Paranormal frequencies: TWU graduate investigates spooky sounds in media.

Kwashae Ruffin in academic regalia with two of her daughters on her lap.

Kwashae Ruffin
MBA

Kwashae Ruffin: A Trio of Love

Marissa Valtierra in medical gear in a hospital setting.

Marissa Valtierra
BS Social Work

Social work student is fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Dorothy Henking in medical gear in a hospital setting.

Dorothy Nyarko Henking
MS Speech-Language Pathology

SLP graduate demonstrates unwavering determination to pursue new career path

A collage of Alexis Jennings on the left and Julie Vo on the right.

Alexis Jennings & Julie Vo
BS in Nursing, Dallas

Blended program fast tracks nurses

A collage of Jackie Tran on the left and Douglas Schwartz on the right.

Jackie Tran & Douglas Schwartz
BS in Nursing, Houston

Nursing students find reward in COVID-19 response

A portrait of Alexander Delacruz-Nunez outdoors.

Alexander Delacruz-Nunez
BA in Theatre

Theatre student takes the virtual stage at Spring 2020 commencement

Amber Wake in full protective gear in a hospital setting.

Amber Wake
MS in Nursing, Dallas

Graduate student assists with temporary hospital in Maryland

A portrait of Becky Rodriguez in doctoral academic regalia and her son in his high school academic regalia.

Becky Rodriguez
PhD in Sociology

Graduations still special for Rodriguez and son Photo credit: Julia Alison Photography

20 for ‘20

Share 20 words or more message of support for the 2020 Graduating Seniors.

TWU’s alumni have written special messages for you, Class of 2020.

Read the 20 for '20 Messages

TWU Faculty Congratulate Our Grads

May 2020 Virtual Commencement

During the Spring of 2020, Texas Woman's was unable to celebrate commencement in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ceremonies were held virtually and are archived online for graduates and their families to continue to enjoy.

View the May '20 Virtual Ceremonies