More than 700 Lions receiving degrees this weekend

Over 40 percent of the class
is graduating with academic distinction

Commerce, Texas -- The newest crop of East Texas A&M University alums will graduate at commencement ceremonies held on August 9 and 10 at the university Field House—1804 Lee Street—in Commerce, Texas.

In total, 756 graduates will receive degrees in one of three ceremonies held over the weekend.

Below are the stats on this year’s summer graduating class:

Youngest graduate: Age 16
Oldest graduate: Age 69
22 U.S. states represented
Two countries represented
322 first-generation college students
30 international students
43% have earned academic distinction

Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for the following dates and times:

Graduate School Ceremony (All master’s and doctoral students)

Friday, August 8, at 4:30 p.m. (Link to view ceremony live stream)

Undergraduate Ceremony (College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Education and Human Services, College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, and the College of Science and Engineering)

Saturday, August 9, at 8:30 a.m. (Link to view ceremony live stream)

Undergraduate Ceremony (College of Innovation and Design)

Saturday, August 9, at 10:30 a.m. (Link to view ceremony live stream)

Reminders:

All guests must have an admission ticket.
A clear bag policy is in place, enforced at the door.

ALLOWED: Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags; small wallet-sized clutches; small medicine bags
NOT ALLOWED: Clear bags that have buckles, hardware, or décor concealing the bag, backpacks, regular-size purses, large totes, diaper bags, or other similar items

For more details or information on summer graduation ceremonies, visit the graduation webpage.