Attention: All family members and friends…
Attending Commencement
Congratulations on your graduate’s remarkable achievement! Commencement is not only a major event in a graduate’s life but also a celebration and acknowledgement of you – friends and family – who have provided guidance, care, and support to the new graduate. We hope the information on our website will help you have the most enjoyable experience possible on this special day.
Commencement Ceremonies
Due to inclement weather expected for Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, the SWTJC commencement ceremonies have been rescheduled for Friday, May 19th, and Saturday, May 20th. The location of the ceremonies will now be at the Uvalde County Fairplex Arena.
Friday, May 19th @ 5:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Non-High School students
Friday, May 19th @ 8:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Dual Credit / Early College High School Students
*Programs for Liberal Arts include: Associate of Arts – General Studies, Associate of Arts – Business, Associate of Arts – Criminal Justice, Associate of Science – General Studies, Associate of Science – Engineering (Civil or Mechanical)
Saturday, May 20th @ 5:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Dual Credit / Early College High School students
Saturday, May 20th @ 8:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Non-High School Students
*Programs for Applied Sciences include: Associate of Applied Science, One-Year Certificate or Two-Year Certificate for Administrative Information Technology, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automotive Body Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving, Child Development, Computer Information Systems, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement/Academy, Diesel Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Management, Patient Care Technician, Powerline Technician, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Welding, and Wildlife Management
Friday, May 19th @ 5:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Non-High School students
Friday, May 19th @ 8:00 pm
Liberal Arts – Dual Credit / Early College High School Students
*Programs for Liberal Arts include: Associate of Arts – General Studies, Associate of Arts – Business, Associate of Arts – Criminal Justice, Associate of Science – General Studies, Associate of Science – Engineering (Civil or Mechanical)
Saturday, May 20th @ 5:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Dual Credit / Early College High School students
Saturday, May 20th @ 8:00 pm
Applied Sciences - Non-High School Students
*Programs for Applied Sciences include: Associate of Applied Science, One-Year Certificate or Two-Year Certificate for Administrative Information Technology, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automotive Body Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving, Child Development, Computer Information Systems, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement/Academy, Diesel Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Management, Patient Care Technician, Powerline Technician, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Welding, and Wildlife Management
General Public Seating
There will be open seating for all guests in the stands. For security purposes all guests will be asked to walk through a metal detector prior to entering the facility.
Services for Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations are asked to contact the Disabilities Services office. Please call (830) 591-2908 or send an email to tmcrow@swtjc.edu to set up an appointment to discuss the accommodations. Appointments can be made from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Commencement Ceremony Parking
Media and Photos
The SWTJC Public Relations staff will be covering the event exclusively from the field during the ceremony and will also broadcast the ceremony live via Facebook and YouTube (Please visit SWTJC website on graduation day). No other individuals or media personnel will be permitted on the field.
Commencement Ceremonies Location
Uvalde County Fairplex Arena
215 Veterans Ln
Uvalde, TX 78801