2025 Commencement
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ceremony begins at 5 p.m.
Smart Financial Centre
18111 Lexington Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479
Parking
Parking at Smart Financial Centre (SFC) is cashless.
Accessible Parking and Elevators: Accessible parking is available, and is located to the east of the SFC Plaza Area and marked with easy to follow directional signs. Elevators are located on the north and south side of the lobby concourse. The accessible drop off area is located on the southwest side of the facility.
Seating
Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no limit to the number of guests per student.
Bags
- Small clutch bags or purses do not have to be clear but cannot exceed 4.5″x6.5"
- Clear bags should not exceed 12"x6"x12"
- All bags larger than a small clutch bag will need to be clear.
- Bags for medical equipment (sized appropriately to the size of the equipment) are permitted, but will be subject to search, i.e. small items like medication need to follow the standard bag policy above.
- Diaper/parenting bags (accompanied by infant/toddler) are permitted but will be subject to search.
- Following standard safety protocol, all unattended items and bags left outside the gates or within the venue will be removed from the facility immediately.
- Bags, purses or backpacks of any kind will not be accepted by Guest Services and you will be asked to take them back to your vehicle.
Cameras
Cameras with detachable lenses, audio and video recording devices, tripods and flash photography are prohibited. Small cameras with lenses less than four inches are permitted.
Diplomas
Following the ceremony, the Registrar's Office will distribute diplomas. Remember to bring your photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport) to commencement to receive your diploma. Follow the signs at the venue to the diploma pick-up area after the ceremony.
