Commencement/Graduation
Graduation information will be provided to the graduate using the xxx@student.alamo.edu address.
Commencement Dates
Fall 2026
Date: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Freeman Coliseum
General Information
Commencement Ceremony
All graduating students are encouraged to be present at the commencement ceremony.
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Please understand that participating in commencement does not ensure conferment of award. Audits are conducted to ensure the student has completed all requirements for conferment.
Please note that diplomas/certificates will be mailed 10-12 weeks AFTER the audit/conferment period.
Cost of Graduation
There is no graduation fee. We will provide the diploma, cap, and gown at no cost to the student.
Important Reminder!
Meet with your advisor to review the degree audit.
- Submit your intent to graduate by going into your ACES Portal (see instructions below)
- Graduation applications are to be determined. (contact your Certified Advisor for application)
Conferment Guidelines
- Review the degree plan with an advisor or counselor
- Confirm your primary institution, degree, and major are correct
- Complete 25% of your degree, certificate, and 50% Occupational Skills Award in residence at your home college and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at graduation.
- If you are applying for multiple awards, please contact your primary institution's Records Office.
- Review and resolve any holds
- Be in your last semester for AA, AS, AAT, or AAS awards
- Confirm all official college transcripts from all institutions attended are submitted
- If you have received FFELP or Direct Loans while attending Alamo Colleges, you are required to register for an Exit Counseling Session at the Financial Aid Office.
Apply to Graduate
Walking the stage, or not, please complete this form! This provides staff the information needed review your account to ensure your certificate/degree can be conferred.
- Login to ACES
- Enter USERNAME
- Enter PASSWORD
- Go to 'Student Self Services' card and click 'Student Services'
- Under 'Academics' Column, click on 'Graduation Application'
- Complete application and submit
Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2026
Commencement Ceremony Upcoming Events
Student Cap and Gown Pick-Up Information
MLK:
Dates: Nov. 16 - 20
Times: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Nov. 16 - 19); 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Nov. 20)
SWC:
Try On: Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Pick up: Nov. 19 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Nov. 20 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Graduation Information (Rehearsal) Session
When: December 4, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: William Hudgins Health and Wellness Building
Graduation/Commencement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students should arrive one and a half hours prior to start time. Doors will open for guests 1 hour before start time.
Freeman Coliseum (Fall Commencement): Guests and Graduates will park in Lot 9
Alamodome (Spring Commencement): Guests and Graduates will park in Lot B and Lot C
Yes. Standard parking rates apply for the venue.
Due to frequent policy changes and overall safety, a clear bag should be used.
Summer and Fall candidates may participate in the December Commencement ceremony. Spring candidates may participate in the May Commencement ceremony.
Attendance is not required to earn your degree or certificate.
Your picture will be taken the night of the Commencement Ceremony by Flash Photography. Flash Photography will contact you at the email address you provided on the Flash Photography card you completed when you picked up your cap and gown.
It is the student's responsibility to update their mailing address as soon as possible. Students should verify their mailing address in your ACES student portal and make necessary edits using a biographical change form. The biographical change form is located at alamo.edu/spc/records. Please update your address immediately.
Students who did not earn a degree are required to resubmit an application because the advisor must assure degree requirements have been met.
Students may purchase diplomas at any time after a degree/certificate has been awarded.
Please click the button below to request additional copies of your Diploma.
Not necessarily. The process to award a credential includes verifying passing grades and meeting all degree requirements. The degree conferment process takes 10-12 weeks after the end of the semester.
Diplomas will be mailed to the graduate’s primary address in the student record (ACES). It is very important to verify the address is correct.
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Height Range | Weight Range | Weight Range | Weight Range |
| 1 | 4’10”- 5’0” | up to 159 | 160-219 | 220-280 |
| 2 | 5’1” - 5’3” | up to 179 | 160-239 | 240-300 |
| 3 | 5’4” - 5’6” | up to 199 | 200-264 | 265-330 |
| 4 | 5’7” - 5’9” | up to 229 | 230-294 | 295-360 |
| 5 | 5’10” - 6’0” | up to 259 | 260-329 | 330-400 |
| 6 | 6’1”- 6’3” | up to 284 | 285-354 | 355-425 |
| 7 | 6’4” - 6”6” | up to 309 | 310-384 | 385-460 |
| 8 | 6’7” - 6’9” | up to 329 | 330-404 | 405-480 |
| 9 | 6’10 - 7’0” | up to 349 | 350-429 | 430-510 |
Alumni Information
Need More Help?
For additional information, please get in touch with the Enrollment Management at 210-486-2700.
For questions about the Degree Conferment and Graduation Ceremony, please email us at spc-gradadv@alamo.edu.
Office Hours
| Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
Closed
Contact Information
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Send all general information inquiries to: Office of Records and Registration – Graduation/Commencement information 210-21ALAMO 1-844-20ALAMO |