Congratulations, Cougars!
Make sure you and your loved ones are prepared to attend commencement by reviewing the steps to graduation. Email Graduation@collin.edu for questions.
Fall 2025 Commencement
Friday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. at Credit Union of Texas Event Center (CUTX), 200 E. Stacy Road #1350 Allen, TX 75002
Doors open 90 minutes before the ceremony.
The ceremony livestream will be available here 30 minutes before commencement begins.
Steps to Graduation
After registering for your final course(s), you should apply for completion through your Workday student account. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted.
Completion Deadline
The deadline to apply for completion is Oct. 15 for the fall semester and March 1 for the spring semester.
After your application has been reviewed you will receive an email informing you if you have been approved, denied, or deferred for graduation. This review process can take up to six weeks. View the important deadlines in the graduate information and requirements for additional information.
Apply for Program CompletionOnce you are approved for graduation you will receive an email on how to RSVP for the commencement ceremony. If you would like to attend, RSVPing will ensure you have advanced access to up to four guest tickets. View the important deadlines in the graduate information and requirements for more information on advanced ticket access.
Guest Ticket Requirements
- Tickets are required for guests to attend the ceremony.
- Children under two years of age do not need a ticket if they will be sitting in an adult's lap.
- Guest tickets should be transferred to attendees and downloaded to a mobile device at least 24 hours prior to the event.
- Printed tickets and screenshots are not accepted.
Additional tickets may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the CUTX Event Center ticket booth 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
You must wear the college-approved cap and gown for the ceremony without altering or attaching anything to the gown. Regalia must be purchased in-store at any of our Collin College Bookstore locations. Online orders are not available.
View the honors and graduate attire sections of the graduate information and requirements for information on honors regalia, honor society regalia and dress code.
View Collin College Campus LocationsGraduates
For seating accommodations for wheelchair or other mobility device access, use of a service animal, or hearing impairments, email the Collin College Graduation Team at graduation@collin.edu to make seating arrangements.
Guests
Accessible seating for guests will be available on the floor level of the Event Center. In case of overflow, the second floor will also be available. An elevator is located next to the guest entrance which can be used for easy access to these reserved seats. Guests that need accessible seating will be permitted to have one family member sit with them, but all other guests in the party will need to sit in the general seating area.
Interpreters
Sign language interpreters will be signing throughout the ceremony for graduates and guests with hearing impairments. Section 114 is reserved for any guests needing to be within sightline of the ASL interpreters.
Items restricted under the CUTX prohibited items list or bag policy should not be brought to the ceremony. Guests are permitted to bring in flowers for the graduation ceremony as an exception to their policy.
Parking
Free parking at CUTX Event Center is available in the South Parking Garage. Parking in retail parking lots surrounding the Event Center is not permitted. View the CUTX parking and arrival map for further reference.
Graduate Check-In
Graduate check-in is located at the Event Center’s north entrance. You should plan to arrive 90 minutes before the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to check-in, but you must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. For more details, view the commencement walkthrough.
Guests Seating
Guest tickets are designated for general admission seating (GA) and should be downloaded on a mobile device prior to arrival. Guests should enter through the Event Center's main entrance and may sit in any non-reserved seat in the arena. All guests are encouraged to be seated at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
After registering for your final course(s), you should apply for completion through your Workday student account. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is submitted.
Completion Deadline
The deadline to apply for completion is Oct. 15 for the fall semester and March 1 for the spring semester.
After your application has been reviewed you will receive an email informing you if you have been approved, denied, or deferred for graduation. This review process can take up to six weeks. View the important deadlines in the graduate information and requirements for additional information.
Apply for Program CompletionContinue to Next Step
Once you are approved for graduation you will receive an email on how to RSVP for the commencement ceremony. If you would like to attend, RSVPing will ensure you have advanced access to up to four guest tickets. View the important deadlines in the graduate information and requirements for more information on advanced ticket access.
Guest Ticket Requirements
- Tickets are required for guests to attend the ceremony.
- Children under two years of age do not need a ticket if they will be sitting in an adult's lap.
- Guest tickets should be transferred to attendees and downloaded to a mobile device at least 24 hours prior to the event.
- Printed tickets and screenshots are not accepted.
Additional tickets may be available on a first-come-first-served basis at the CUTX Event Center ticket booth 90 minutes before the ceremony start time.
Continue to Next Step
You must wear the college-approved cap and gown for the ceremony without altering or attaching anything to the gown. Regalia must be purchased in-store at any of our Collin College Bookstore locations. Online orders are not available.
View the honors and graduate attire sections of the graduate information and requirements for information on honors regalia, honor society regalia and dress code.
View Collin College Campus LocationsContinue to Next Step
Graduates
For seating accommodations for wheelchair or other mobility device access, use of a service animal, or hearing impairments, email the Collin College Graduation Team at graduation@collin.edu to make seating arrangements.
Guests
Accessible seating for guests will be available on the floor level of the Event Center. In case of overflow, the second floor will also be available. An elevator is located next to the guest entrance which can be used for easy access to these reserved seats. Guests that need accessible seating will be permitted to have one family member sit with them, but all other guests in the party will need to sit in the general seating area.
Interpreters
Sign language interpreters will be signing throughout the ceremony for graduates and guests with hearing impairments. Section 114 is reserved for any guests needing to be within sightline of the ASL interpreters.
Continue to Next Step
Items restricted under the CUTX prohibited items list or bag policy should not be brought to the ceremony. Guests are permitted to bring in flowers for the graduation ceremony as an exception to their policy.
Parking
Free parking at CUTX Event Center is available in the South Parking Garage. Parking in retail parking lots surrounding the Event Center is not permitted. View the CUTX parking and arrival map for further reference.
Graduate Check-In
Graduate check-in is located at the Event Center’s north entrance. You should plan to arrive 90 minutes before the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to check-in, but you must arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time. For more details, view the commencement walkthrough.
Guests Seating
Guest tickets are designated for general admission seating (GA) and should be downloaded on a mobile device prior to arrival. Guests should enter through the Event Center's main entrance and may sit in any non-reserved seat in the arena. All guests are encouraged to be seated at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
Graduate Information and Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Residency |
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| Programs |
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| Transfer Coursework | If you entered Collin College prior to Fall 2008 and had transfer coursework transcripted, those transfer course grade points are included in your Collin College cumulative GPA. |
The Fall 2025 ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.
You must apply for program completion through your Workday student account after registering for your final course(s) by the deadlines listed below.
| Fall Dates | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Oct. 15 |
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| Dec. 1 |
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| Spring Dates | Deadline |
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| March 1 |
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| May 1 |
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*If you miss the deadline you will still be included in the digital program and can participate in commencement.
**If you miss the deadline to RSVP you may still participate in commencement, however you will not receive advanced guest tickets. Any remaining unclaimed guest tickets will be available on a first-come-first-served basis when doors open at the CUTX Event Center ticket booth.
Honors
You may earn honor status by having a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and will be given a cord at check-in to wear during the ceremony. This honors designation is based on completed coursework and cumulative GPA through the previous semester but may change when the GPA is updated to include the final semester grades.
Honors will be awarded to students with the following cumulative grade point average at Collin College:
| GPA | Honor |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | Summa Cum Laude |
| 3.75-3.99 | Magna Cum Laude |
| 3.5-3.74 | Cum Laude |
| Attire | Dress Code |
|---|---|
| Caps and Mortarboards |
Caps are worn so the mortarboard is flat on top of the head, parallel to the floor, and not tilted to any side. The inside of the cap shows which side is the front and which side is the back. The tassel should be worn on the right side.
You are encouraged to decorate and personalize your cap. Decorations should lay flat on the mortarboard and not hang off the sides. No profanity or explicit images will be permitted. If decorations are deemed inappropriate, the college may ask you to remove the cap and purchase a new one from the bookstore. |
| Clothing and Items |
Suggested attire is business casual with dark pants, dresses, dark shoes, and minimal jewelry. Extended periods of walking or standing will be required, so comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
Any item that cannot be concealed under a graduate's gown should be left with a guest or in the graduate's car. A small purse, such as a cross-body purse, that can be concealed under the gown may be allowed. |
| Gowns |
Graduates earning associate degrees or certificates wear blue caps and gowns while graduates earning their bachelor's degrees wear black. |
| Honor Societies |
If you are a member of an approved honor society you may purchase regalia (cords, stoles, and medallions) directly from the organization. The approved list of societies include:
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| Etiquette | Guidelines |
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| What to do |
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| What Not to do |
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What to Expect Day-Of
Preview the ins and outs of commencement day from start to finish.
Video and Photography
The ceremony video will be uploaded to Collin College’s YouTube channel for viewing by the public.
Watch the Spring 2025 1 p.m. Ceremony Watch the Spring 2025 7 p.m. Ceremony
You will have two professional photographs taken during the ceremony that will be available for purchase. Each graduate will have the option to provide a personal email address on your name card which will be used to send proofs of your ceremony photos.
You will be mailed and emailed proofs within 10 days of the ceremony. If you have not received your proofs within 10 days, you should contact Flash Photography.