Graduation Information
Students eligible to graduate must complete and submit an application for graduation, which may be obtained in person or online. To obtain it in person, Uvalde students must go to the Rodolfo R. and Dolores Flores Student Services Building (Registrar's Office). Applications can be picked up at the Administration Building of the Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Crystal City campuses.
Please mail the graduation application form with a money order (no checks, please) made payable to SWTX to:
Steve Martinez
Southwest Texas College
2401 Garner Field Road
Uvalde, TX 78801
Graduation Deadlines
Fall Graduation - The application deadline is Friday, October 24, 2025, by 4:00 pm.
The December ceremonies in Del Rio are scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th. More information coming soon!
Facility Entry
For security purposes, all graduates and guests will be asked to walk through a metal detector prior to entering the facility. Please be aware that a clear bag policy will be in place.Commencement Regalia
Cap and gown can be purchased at the college bookstore. Only regalia (stoles, cords, etc.) that have been issued by the college will be permitted at the ceremony. No custom or other regalia items will be permitted.Media and Photos
The college Public Relations staff will be covering the event exclusively during the ceremony and will also broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube (Please visit the SWTX website on the scheduled commencement day/time).
No other individuals or media personnel will be permitted at or near the stage during or after the ceremony. All graduates will be escorted outside of the primary event area upon conclusion of the ceremony to a designated part of the facility for photo opportunities and light refreshments with family and friends.
Services for Disabilities
Limited handicap parking will be available in the main parking lot area behind the civic center. Decal must be displayed in the vehicle upon arrival.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed out in June 2026, pending that there are no institutional holds.
All Students
Candidates for graduation must clear all obligations (fines, transcripts, checked-out devices, etc.) with the college before receiving their diploma or SWTX official transcripts.Commencement Ceremony Parking
General parking is available in the back of the civic center. There will be a designated entrance for graduates only and a separate entrance for family and friends that is located in the back of the civic center.
Food and Beverages
No food or beverages will be allowed to be brought into the facility. However, a campus club inside the facility will sell water for guests.Commencement Ceremony Location
Del Rio Civic Center
109 W. Broadway
Del Rio, TX 78840