Graduation weekend at Texas Tech
Plan the ceremony, the family photo and a celebration meal in that order.
Start with the degree and college
Ask your graduate for their specific degree and college before booking a meal or sending the family invitation. Texas Tech publishes a ceremony schedule that separates groups by college and degree level. A master’s graduate can have a different time from an undergraduate in the same field. Save the schedule for the correct semester and recheck it closer to the visit. Official commencement schedule.
Make a plan for getting everyone inside
The university commencement page points guests to United Supermarkets Arena at 1701 Indiana Avenue. Use its commencement parking map and visitor guidance to find the approach that works for your family. The university lists accessible seating and explains where a companion may sit. Work out who will park, who will accompany a family member and where they will meet afterward. Commencement guest questions · Commencement maps.
The university asks guests to arrive together for first-come seating. Send its clear-bag and screening guidance to the family group in advance. Let anyone carrying a medically necessary item read the venue’s specific guidance before choosing what to bring. Guest etiquette and arena policies.
Leave space between the ceremony and the table
Pick a photo meeting place while everyone can still see the same map. Give your graduate time to find friends and return regalia or belongings before the family leaves. Agree on a dinner time that leaves room for those small delays. If a relative will watch from home, share the university’s official livestream link from the commencement page.
Families with more than one arrival time may prefer to meet at the house before going out together. Compare the published bedrooms and occupancy at The Cozy Stay, and check these dining options directly for group reservations.
