Fall 2025 Commencement

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Freeman Coliseum Security Guidelines

Arrival & Check-In Instructions

• Arrival & Check-In:
  Graduates and candidates must arrive at the Freeman Coliseum between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  Check-in is required during this time.

• Line-Up:
  6:15 p.m. – All graduates and candidates must be in place for the procession.

• Procession:
  7:00 p.m. – Procession begins.
  Students arriving after 7:00 p.m. will remain in Expo Hall 2 waiting area until their group is called to cross the stage.

Upon entering through the West Gate, graduates and candidates must present their parking pass to the gate attendant for entry.

• 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. We are not responsible for misplaced or lost items.

Guests should enter the Freeman Coliseum through the main entrance located on the East Houston Street side of the property, near the roundabout and the cowboy statue.

Freeman Coliseum Parking Fee: $15

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. 

Once you have parked your vehicle proceed to the NORTH end of the Coliseum and take an immediate left to enter Expo Hall 2.

• Once you enter the Expo Hall 2, 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 continue to the seating waiting area until you are called to line up for the procession.
• All names will be called as you cross the stage.
• When you are called backstage, please be sure to bring your name card with you.
• As soon as you come off the stage, Flash Photography will to take your picture.
• Then return 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 Freeman Coliseum begins at 6:00 p.m. Guest will enter through the main entrance.  Please inform your guests that they are not allowed to save seats for friends and family who arrive at a later time.  Seats are available to everyone on a first come first served basis. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Degree candidates who need accommodations to participate in their Commencement Ceremony, are asked to send an email to sac-grad@alamo.edu to discuss accommodation possibilities with the appropriate Commencement Staff.

All Freeman Coliseum 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, and any visitor with a veteran license plate can park free of charge.

Click HERE for Freeman Coliseum Accessibility/ADA services and parking information.