Frequently Asked Questions
Know Before You Go!
Where is the Houston Ceremony location and venue?
The Houston ceremony venue is now at:
Fort Bend Epicenter
28505 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471
What is the bag policy at Fort Bend Epicenter?
What items are prohibited at Fort Bend Epicenter?
Please refer to the Fort Bend Epicenter A-Z Guide for prohibited items and behavior.
I have a stroller, are they allowed at the Fort Bend Epicenter?
Please refer to the stroller policy at Fort Bend Epicenter.
What accommodations are available at the Fort Bend Epicenter?
You can find information about ADA/Accessibility accommodations, wheelchair and companion seating, and more at the A-Z Guide for Fort Bend Epicenter.
Where is a good place to meet my graduate after the ceremony?
Fort Bend has a beautiful fountain located on the west side of the venue. Join the tradition of previous grads and have your photos taken here.
As a guest, what time should I arrive for the ceremony I would like to attend?
The doors will open at 2:00 pm, one hour before ceremony start.
We do allow people to line up in advance of the doors opening.
I want to request additional tickets. What should I do?
We are thrilled that you have many people to celebrate your accomplishments! Currently, each student has been allocated a specific number of tickets. Through student communications, a pool of additional or donated unused tickets is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
At this time, additional ticketing requests are filtered through the President’s Office. Please contact the Office of the TWU Houston campus president at Houstonofficeofthepresident@twu.edu.
Are other ceremonies planned for the graduates?
Thank you for asking! Yes, some of our colleges do have additional celebrations planned for the graduating class.
The College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences both celebrate their graduates with additional formal ceremonies. Please reach out to those programs individually for full details.
I do not have my regalia and need to purchase a replacement. What should I do?
Our preferred vendor will be on-site with a limited number of stoles, caps, and gowns for purchase by the south entrance, in the private reception rooms.
How do I order cords to wear during commencement?
Honors Cords
Undergraduate students eligible to purchase and honors cord must order in person at the TWU Campus Bookstore, located at 402 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76204
Veterans Cords
The TWU CARE and Registrar’s Offices proudly recognize the service and sacrifice of our student veterans and active-duty military members at graduation.
Graduating students who are veterans, reservists, or members of the National Guard are eligible to receive complimentary red, white, and blue honor cords to wear during the commencement ceremony. (Please note: dependents are not eligible.)
To apply for veterans honor cords visit https://twu.edu/veterans/veterans-student-services/veterans-honor-cords/
For any questions, please contact the CARE Office at (940) 898-2789.
Special College Cords
Several other colleges and programs provide involved and member students with honors cords or graduation cords. Please contact your member organization for more information.
I’d like to arrive early, when will the doors open?
We are so excited for you to explore our new venue and claim the best seats for your family. The doors will open at 2:00 pm.
Please remember to have your ticket available for quick entry.
Is a livestream of the ceremony available?
Commencement is definitely something worth watching! That is why we have a livestream and overflow seating already arranged. Enjoy from the comfort of your chosen location by clicking on the livestream link.
We ask that if you are in the arena, please respect others around you. We would like you to have the opportunity to fully engage in the ceremony. Guests are asked not to hold their phones to video the ceremony.
I would like a picture of my student as they receive their diploma, is there a resource fo
Yes, we are happy to share that a contracted professional photographer is available to take images of all students as they cross the stage.
Student photos are contracted through the vendor GradImages. Once the photos are available, the students receive an email and can view photos, placing orders as needed.
What are the guidelines for a student who wants to apply for graduation at TWU? And what are the cut off dates to apply?
Please visit the TWU Registrar website to find forms, timelines and requirements to apply for graduation and to receive your diploma.
What does it mean to graduate with honors?
Graduating seniors (those receiving a baccalaureate degree) whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude. A minimum of 30 semester credit hours must be earned at TWU before the final semester to qualify for this recognition. The cumulative GPA ranges for these graduation honors designations are listed below.
- Summa Cum Laude — 3.900 +
- Manga Cum Laude — 3.700 – 3.899
- Cum Laude — 3.500 – 3.699
Graduation honors recognition at the commencement ceremony is based on the cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to the final semester. Graduation honors recognition, as recorded on the diploma or posted to the official transcript, is based on the cumulative GPA at the end of the final semester.
Page last updated 12:52 PM, March 11, 2026