Spring 2026 Commencement
Wednesday | May 20, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Alamodome
100 Montana St, San Antonio, Texas 78203
Spring 2026 candidates are invited and encouraged to participate. For all commencement information, please continue to refer to this website and monitor your student email (@student.alamo.edu) for updates.
To Attend Commencement
Attention Bachelor of Science Candidates!
Visit the Nursing Department as soon as possible to submit your cap and gown measurements. This information is required to ensure the timely ordering of your black cap and gown.
Fall 2025 graduates and candidates who ordered their cap and gown online, will be able to pick up the commencement cap and gowns, honor cords, and parking permits as follows:
Dates and Times
Monday, November 17 – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18 – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 20 – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday, November 21 – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 22 – 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location
Moody Learning Center (MLC), Room 207
If you qualify, you will also be provided with one or more of the following cords:
- Black (San Antonio College GPA is 3.5 and above)
- Yellow (Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society)
Fall 2025 graduates and candidates who submitted their graduation application by Friday, October 31, 2025, will have their names printed in the Fall 2025 Commencement Program.
Students who apply for graduation after this date, may still participate in the commencement ceremony; however, their names will not appear on the printed program.
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 click here.
Fall 2025 graduates and candidates will receive an email with a link to order their cap and gown for Fall 2025 Commencement participation.
Order your one free cap and gown online begining September 24, 2025 through October 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Important Ordering Information
All Fall 2025 graduates and candidates are required to place their cap and gown order online.
Please note that all graduates and graduation candidates are eligible to receive one complimentary cap and gown. Additional sets may be purchased for approximately $35.49 each, payable by the student.
If you haven’t received the email with the link in your student inbox (@student.alamo.edu), please contact your advisor to submit your graduation application.
To select the correct gown size, identify your height and weight ranges, using the chart below.
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Height Range |
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1 |
4’10”- 5’0” |
up to 159 |
160-219 |
220-280 |
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2 |
5’1” - 5’3” |
up to 179 |
160-239 |
240-300 |
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3 |
5’4” - 5’6” |
up to 199 |
200-264 |
265-330 |
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4 |
5’7” - 5’9” |
up to 229 |
230-294 |
295-360 |
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5 |
5’10”- 6’0” |
up to 259 |
260-329 |
330-400 |
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6 |
6’1” - 6’3” |
up to 284 |
285-354 |
355-425 |
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7 |
6’4” - 6”6” |
up to 309 |
310-384 |
385-460 |
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8 |
6’7” - 6’9” |
up to 329 |
330-404 |
405-480 |
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9 |
6’10 - 7’0” |
up to 349 |
350-429 |
430-510 |
Graduation gowns should fit loosely so they hang over your body without restricting movement.
We kindly ask to double-check your gown size carefully.
We are unable to process refunds or exchanges.
Commencement Ceremony FAQs
Click on the link below to access the Facility Rules & Security.
Arrival & Check-In Instructions
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Arrival & Check-In:
Candidates must arrive at the Alamodome between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Check-in is required during this time. -
Line-Up:
5:15 p.m. – All candidates must be in place for the procession. -
Procession:
6:00 p.m. – Procession begins.
Candidates arriving after 6:00 p.m. will remain in behind the stage until they are called to cross the stage.
Parking lots B, & C are available for parking during the San Antonio College Commencement. Lots B & C can be accessed from the southbound lane of Cherry Street between Montana St. and César E. Chávez Blvd.
Parking lot A has a limited amount of accessible parking for guests with disabilities.
Lot A can be accessed via the northbound I-37 access road, between César E. Chávez Blvd. and Montana Street.
- Be prepared for extensive walking. It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
- Leave valuable (purses, etc.) with family or friends. There will not be a place to secure valuables.
Parking lots B, & C are available for parking during the San Antonio College Commencement.
Lots B & C can be accessed from the southbound lane of Cherry Street between Montana St. and César E. Chávez Blvd.
Parking lot A has a limited amount of accessible parking for guests with disabilities.
Lot A can be accessed via the northbound I-37 access road, between César E. Chávez Blvd. and Montana Street.
- Be prepared for extensive walking. It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
Alamodome Parking Fee: TBD
Methods of payment accepted: credit cards
Cardholder must present valid identification for all credit card transactions.
No cash or check accepted as method of payment.
Graduates and candidates please proceed to the SOUTH end of the Alamodome and enter through the Loading Dock entrance. Metal detectors will be used for your safety. In addition, bags will be searched prior to entering the facility.
- Once you enter the Alamodome, there will be personnel directing you to the appropriate check in station. The check in stations will be inside the Alamodome behind the stage.
- Immediately proceed to the check in station to pick up your name card.
- Once you have checked in and have your name card in hand, please proceed to the seated waiting area behind the stage until you are called to lineup for the procession.
- All names will be called. When you are called to the backstage area, please be sure to bring your name card with you.
- As soon as you come off the stage, there will be Flash Photography to take your picture.
- Following this, you will be directed back to your seat.
- Students are required to remain in their seats throughout the entire ceremony. The ceremony will last approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
Public access to the Alamodome begins at 4:30 p.m. Guests should proceed to the north end of the Alamodome to enter through the main entrance. Please inform your guests that they will not be able to reserve seats. Seats are available to everyone on a first-come-first-served basis. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Degree candidates who need accommodations to participate in their Commencement Ceremony, are asked to send an email to TBD to discuss accommodations.
Click HERE for Alamodome Accessibility/ADA services and parking information.
- Parking lot A is accessible parking for guests with disabilities.
Lot A can be accessed via the northbound I-37 access road, between César E. Chávez Blvd. and Montana Street. - Parking is available on a first-come, first-served bases for vehicles with a valid State issued placard (blue or red) or license plate.
- Be prepared for extensive walking. It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear.
Other Questions You May Have
Graduation is a process consisting of meeting with your certified academic advisor, applying for graduation on paper, updating your diploma name and address in ACES if necessary, along with completing all academic requirements.
Degrees are awarded at the end of each Fall, Spring and Summer semester.
Students who graduate at the end of the Summer semester may participate in the annual commencement ceremony. Click HERE for information regarding graduation.
Commencement is an annual celebration for students who are Fall graduates and for students projected to successfully complete all of their graduation requirements by the end of that Spring or Summer semesters. San Antonio College usually holds its graduation ceremony in May.
Fall 2025 graduates and candidates may participate in the Fall 2025 Commencement.
Participation in commencement does not imply that graduation requirements are met. Attendance is not required to earn your degree or certificate.
San Antonio College graduation candidates earning an associate degree or a certificate wear red caps and gowns. Graduates earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing wear black caps and gowns. Student regalia must be ordered online.
Regalia includes the following items: cap, gown, and tassel.