You Earned This Moment

Learners who have successfully completed their program of study with Alamo Technical Institute between 09/01/2025 and 08/31/2026. Eligible learners will be contacted directly with commencement information, including important dates, instructions, and any required next steps to prepare for the ceremony. 

Important: All eligible graduates were sent an RSVP form. The RSVP submission deadline was October 16, 2026.

Learners who complete their program after August 31, 2026, will not be eligible to participate in the Fall 2026 commencement ceremony. However, upon successful completion of all program requirements, they will be eligible to participate in the next ATI Commencement Ceremony. 

The date for the next ATI Commencement Ceremony has not yet been determined (TBD). Once the date is finalized, eligible completers will be notified directly via email with additional information and instructions.

No. To participate in this commencement ceremony, you must have completed all required coursework and program requirements and earned your certificate of completion by August 31, 2026. If you complete your program after this date, you will be invited to the next commencement ceremony so we can celebrate your achievement. 

Cap and gown ordering is now open! Ordering instructions, including the ordering link and additional details, are being emailed directly to the email addresses of eligible completers who have submitted their RSVP for the upcoming ATI Commencement Ceremony. 

Important: The deadline to place your cap and gown order is Friday, November 13, 2026. 

Completers are encouraged to check their email inboxes, including spam or junk folders, and place their orders before the deadline to ensure they are prepared for the ceremony. 

Currently, we do not anticipate there being a cost to the student for the cap and gown. Subject to change.

Yes. Learners are welcome to decorate their graduation caps to celebrate their accomplishments and personalize their commencement experience. Decorations should be appropriate for a family-friendly event and must remain on the top of the cap. Decorations should not obstruct the view of others, hang over the sides of the cap, or include items that could create a safety concern. Caps may not include profanity, offensive or discriminatory language or imagery, or references to drugs or alcohol. Alamo Technical Institute reserves the right to ask a learner to remove or modify decorations that do not meet these guidelines. 

To select the correct gown size, use the chart below to find the size that corresponds to your height and weight. Once you have identified your correct size, select the corresponding letter (A–J) on the registration form sent to you. Please ensure you select the correct letter to receive the appropriate gown size. 

Cap and gown pick-up dates and times have been confirmed! Multiple time slots are available for registered completers to pick up their commencement attire. 

Available Pick-Up Dates and Times: 

Friday, November 20, 2026 

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Saturday, November 21, 2026 

• 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Important: Completers who have RSVP'd for the ATI Commencement Ceremony can select their preferred pick-up date and time through the ATI Commencement Registration Form sent directly to their email address. 

We encourage all registered completers to select a time slot that best accommodates their schedule and arrive during their selected pick-up window. 

Cap and gown pick-up will take place at the Eastside Education and Training Center (EETC) at the following location: 

Pick-Up Location: 
EETC (Eastside Education and Training Center) 
4551 Dietrich Rd 
San Antonio, TX 78219 

Important: Registrants must pick up their cap and gown only during the date and time slot they selected on the ATI Commencement Registration Form. 

To ensure an organized and efficient distribution process, completers are expected to arrive during their designated pick-up window. Please review your selected date and time before arriving. 

Please review your legal name in your ACES account to ensure that your name appears correctly on your diploma. 

If your name needs to be corrected, please submit a Biographical Change Request. 

Ed2Go learners, please contact your advisor about a name change. 

Yes. A commencement program will be available. Printed copies will be provided at the ceremony, and a digital version will also be posted online. 

Guest limits have been confirmed! Each registrant may bring up to five (5) guests to the upcoming ATI Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2026. 

Registrants who have RSVP'd for the ceremony will be asked to indicate the number of guests they plan to bring through the ATI Commencement Registration Form, which is being emailed directly to their designated email address. 

Important: Please provide an accurate guest count when completing the registration form to assist ATI with ceremony planning and seating arrangements.

Each registrant is allotted up to five (5) guest tickets for the upcoming ATI Commencement Ceremony. 

ATI will determine whether additional guest tickets are available in late November 2026. If extra tickets become available, they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. 

Registrants will be notified directly through the preferred email address provided on their ATI Commencement Registration Form with information regarding ticket availability and instructions on how to request additional tickets. 

Important: Additional tickets are not guaranteed. Completers are encouraged to plan according to their allotted five (5) guests unless otherwise notified by ATI. 

Venue doors will open at 5:15 p.m.

No cost for parking.

Commencement participants should proceed to the check-in table located in the hallway upon entering the venue. Guests may proceed directly into the ceremony space to find seating for themselves and their party.

Signs will be posted throughout campus to help direct participants and guests to the appropriate locations. 

Yes. If you need accommodation to participate in commencement, please let us know by submitting the Commencement Inquiry Form. 

Commencement participants who need accommodation to participate in the Commencement Ceremony should submit the Commencement Inquiry Form to discuss accommodation needs with ATI staff.

All parking lots offer limited accessible parking spaces on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended. A disabled parking permit is required. 

• Noisemakers – air horns, cowbells, whistles, megaphones, vuvuzelas, clappers, portable speakers, etc. 

• Balloons – especially helium balloons, since they can obstruct views 

• Large signs, banners, or posters – anything that blocks another guest's view 

• Confetti, glitter, silly string, streamers, or similar items – cleanup and slip hazards 

• Weapons or weapon-like items – firearms, knives, or other prohibited weapons, subject to venue and applicable law 

• Fireworks, sparklers, smoke devices, or other pyrotechnics. 

• Laser pointers 

• Outside food or beverages are not permitted, with exceptions for medical needs and infant care 

• Large bags, backpacks, coolers, or luggage, particularly if you have a clear-bag or small-bag policy 

• Tripods, selfie sticks, large camera equipment, or other equipment that obstructs aisles or views 

• Drones or other remotely operated devices 

• Only trained service animals and Psychiatric Service Animals (PSAs) are permitted; Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and other animals are not allowed, consistent with applicable accessibility requirements 

• No glass 

• Anything that interferes with the ceremony blocks aisles/exits, obstructs another guest's view, or poses a safety concern 

Yes.  

Friday, December 11, at 6 p.m.

You will receive a certificate holder for your Certificate of Completion. You will also get to keep your ATI cap and gown as a keepsake from the ceremony.

Yes. Rehearsal will be held at the same venue at 6 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2026. 

For questions of any kind regarding commencement, please submit them using the Commencement Inquiry Form.