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UT Tyler Commencement
FALL 2026 Commencement ceremonies will be held in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler.
Getting to the Cowan Center
The R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of The University of Texas at Tyler, approximately 90 miles from Dallas and Shreveport. In Tyler’s southeast corner, the campus is easy to find. Just exit Loop 323 onto University Boulevard (Spur 248), then head east on University Boulevard until you get to Old Omen Road (approximately two miles). Take a left onto Old Omen Road and you will see the main entrance to the campus on your left.
Guests should enter campus from Old Omen Road and follow directional signage and instructions from University Police, Parking Services, and event staff, who will be on-site to assist with traffic flow and parking.
Parking Information
- Open Parking in Lots: 2 / 4 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
Arrival Information
- Guest doors open one hour prior to each ceremony.
- Graduates should report to the Cowan Center for check-in and line-up.
- Directional signage will be posted throughout campus to guide graduates to the correct entrance.
- Graduates should not enter through the main guest entrance at the Cowan Center.
- Guests should enter through the designated Guest Entrance at the Cowan Center.
- Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow ample time for parking, security screening, and seating.