Celebration RSVP

First Gen Graduation Celebration Ceremony - Summer 2025

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 graduating first-generation students, who have successfully navigated the rigorous academic terrain to reach this significant milestone! Students will be able to walk the stage and receive our signature free First Gen Proud stole to wear at the larger commencement ceremony. 

Requirements
- Must be approved to graduate for Summer 2025.
- Must RSVP by Friday, July 11, 2025 to attend the ceremony.

Event Details
When: Friday, August 1, 2025. 10 a.m. 
Where: LBJ Student Center, Grand Ballroom 

Students unable to attend the First Gen Graduation will have the opportunity to retrieve their stole July 29-30 from 9-4 in Commons Dining Hall.  Additional information can be found on our FAQ page.

Have you been approved to graduate in Summer 2025? *
Only students graduating during summer 2025 are eligible to participate in this celebration.
Only students graduating in the summer 2025 semester can participate in this graduation. *
We will host first gen graduation celebrations in fall and spring semesters as well.
You don't need to complete this form

A0123456
Typically the prefix of your TXST email address; ex: acb123
xxxxxx@txstate.edu
This is what the card reader will read aloud as you walk the stage
Use https://us.pg.com/the-name-generator/ if concerned your name could be mispronounced
Guest Tickets *
Not including graduate; guests without tickets cannot enter the Grand Ballroom, per fire code policy
If we have additional capacity under the fire code to allow for it, would you like to bring additional guests?
Not guaranteed based on RSVPs, we will confirm your total ticket allotment via TXST email beforehand
4 total guests
5 total guests

Faculty/staff member make a difference on your college journey? Drop their name below!