Spring Commencement to Celebrate More than 3,100 Graduates
EL PASO, Texas (May 14, 2026) – The University of Texas at El Paso will host four in-person Commencement ceremonies this weekend at the Don Haskins Center to honor more than 3,100 spring and summer 2026 graduates and degree candidates.
The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, and will include recognition of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates from all colleges, as outlined below.
2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 p.m.: College of Liberal Arts
6 p.m.: College of Education and Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 p.m.: College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing
6 p.m.: College of Science, Woody L. Hunt College of Business and School of Pharmacy
Admission tickets are not required. Guests may enter the arena starting one hour before each ceremony. All ceremonies will be livestreamed at .
Parking and Accessibility
Free guest parking is available in the perimeter lots off Sun Bowl Drive and Glory Road, including GR2 and SB7. Paid parking is available at the Glory Road Parking Garage.
ADA guest parking is available in the ME1 lot off Mesa Street. The Glory Road Parking Garage is also accessible via an elevator. Guests with mobility impairments should use the east entrance (Mesa Street side) of the Don Haskins Center. A parking map is available here.
The Don Haskins Center enforces a clear bag policy. For details on permissible items, click here.
Special Lightings
To celebrate the Class of 2026, the following lightings will take place:
"Mining Minds" Pickaxe Sculpture: Located at the Sun Bowl-University Roundabout, it will shine in 91¹ú²úapp blue and orange through Sunday, May 17. Installed in 2010, this iconic sculpture symbolizes 91¹ú²úapp’s academic and cultural milestones. Learn more at .
The "M" on the Mountain: Located across from Sun Bowl Stadium, the M will be lit in honor of graduates through Sunday May 17.
For the latest updates on Commencement, visit .
Last Updated on May 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM | Originally published May 15, 2026
By MC Staff 91¹ú²úapp Marketing and Communications
