Saturday, May 4, 2024
Morning Ceremony: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Morning Reception: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Afternoon Ceremony: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Afternoon Reception: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
LBJ Student Center, Grand Ballroom (second floor)
LBJ Student Center (Map Location)
Texas State University-San Marcos
Interested in receiving a free First-Gen Proud Stole, but can't attend? See below regarding information about picking up of stoles starting Monday, May 6.
REGISTRATION CLOSED APRIL 5th
Due to capacity, graduates are welcomed to bring up to three (3) guests. This is to ensure that we may host and accommodate as many graduates and families/guests as possible. Thank you for understanding.
Dress Attire: Business casual.
Do not wear graduation regalia (cap and gown).
Please join us, along with your family and loved ones, for an esteemed recognition ceremony in honor of your academic accomplishments. The event is designed to acknowledge and celebrate your outstanding achievements as first-generation students, who have successfully navigated the rigorous academic terrain to reach this significant milestone.
The ceremony will serve as a platform to showcase your accomplishments and celebrate your perseverance, resilience, and dedication to your academic pursuits. It will also provide an opportunity for the university community, including faculty and staff, to demonstrate their unwavering support and admiration for your academic accomplishments.
We look forward to celebrating your achievements and fostering a sense of pride and belonging for all first-generation Bobcats.
For those May 2024 first-generation graduates who are unable to pick up their free First-Gen Proud stole at the ceremony, we still have stoles available for you to claim! Starting Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8 we will distribute stoles. Don't miss out on this opportunity to proudly display your status as a first-generation college graduate!
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Commons 211
This event is hosted by the First-Gen Proud initiative team. For more information, or if you require accommodations to participate, please contact Dr. Rafael Almanzar, Director, at firstgen@txstate.edu.
