Spring commencement dates, times set

Feb. 5, 2026 ― DENTON ― It’s time to mark your calendars for TWU Spring Commencement. Graduates will be crossing the stage in seven different ceremonies, including one at a new venue for TWU Houston graduates.

Kicking off spring commencement will be the ceremony for all TWU Houston graduates, which will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3, at the Fort Bend Epicenter, 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

The remaining six ceremonies will take place on the Denton campus’ Kitty Magee Arena on the following dates and times:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Time College
9 a.m. MAK College of Business and Entrepreneurship 
12 p.m.

College of Nursing (Denton)
College of Arts and Sciences

  • Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies
  • Division of Visual Arts
  • School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy 
3 p.m.

College of Arts and Sciences

  • Department of Language, Culture, and Gender Studies
  • Division of Dance
  • Division of Fashion Design and Merchandising
  • Division of Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Division of Music
  • Division of Theatre
  • School of the Sciences 

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time College
9 a.m. College of Professional Education 
12 p.m. College of Health Sciences (Denton programs)
3 p.m. All Dallas campus colleges


TWU faculty & staff who are graduating or have family participating in the ceremony should contact Angie Clayton, aclayton8@twu.edu, by April 1 to request preferred seating and parking.

Media Contact

Matt Flores
Assistant Vice President, PIO, University Communications
940-898-3456
mattflores@twu.edu

Page last updated 4:57 PM, March 2, 2026