Dear University community,

This semester now readies to wind down at lighting speed, leading us to Commencement Exercises…truly our favorite time of the year…and the holiday season that follows, naturally. Stay the course, succeed on your finals and celebrate thereafter! Most final exams will end tomorrow, see full schedule link below.

• It was great to see so many students, friends and family taking part in our Trailblazers Legacy Night, as part of our TAMIU Ring ceremonies. It was a beautiful evening and I enjoyed meeting so many proud families. Here’s more on this growing tradition.
• We were also happy to help serve students our traditional Late Night Breakfast… and the pancakes were indeed quite popular. Thanks to our Division of Student Success for hosting a fun event that helps nourish heart and mind. Check out our photo gallery here.
• Fall Commencement Ceremonies are this Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Sames Auto Arena. College of Arts and Sciences ceremonies for all undergraduate and graduate students will be at 11 a.m. Ceremonies for candidates from all other TAMIU Colleges and Schools will be at 4 p.m. Find out more from the dedicated Commencement website.
• Registration for the Spring Semester 2022 is underway. Don’t wait to plan your next semester now.
• The National Guard will continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus through Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The MODERNA and PFIZER vaccine boosters are now available to all adults and the CDC has authorized the mix and match of vaccines. At least six months must have elapsed between second dose and a booster dose. In addition, Pediatric PFIZER doses are available on campus for children between 5 and 11 years of age.
• Updated COVID-19 vaccine delivery information, including boosters, is now available. Vaccine delivery is available this Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. All updated hours are here.
• Dustdevils, it’s been a great and productive semester as we returned to a full and robust campus experience. Students, I thank each and everyone of you for your commitment to your education. Faculty and staff, thanks for delivering and serving our essential mission daily.

I wish all members of the University community: students, faculty, staff and alumni a healthy, happy and safe holiday season.

The New Year brings an opportunity to begin anew, to discover even more and to Go Beyond. I look forward to sharing that journey with you!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Fall Commencement Ceremonies Slated for Thursday, Dec. 9

Fall Commencement Ceremonies will be held Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Sames Auto Arena. College of Arts and Sciences ceremonies for all undergraduate and graduate students will be at 11 a.m. Ceremonies for all other TAMIU Colleges and Schools graduates will be at 4 p.m. that day.

Learn more by visiting our dedicated Commencement site at www.tamiu.edu/commencement.

Commencement Ceremony Information:

Watch our Commencement Rehearsal video to learn more about our day-of Commencement activities.

Review the Sames Auto Arena policies and share this information with your guests.

Graduating Dustdevils: Fall 2021 graduates have the option of picking up their diploma at the Office of the University Registrar (ZSC 121) or having it mailed through US Postal Mail.

If you would like to have your diploma mailed, you will need to visit Uconnect and follow these instructions.

1. Login to Uconnect
2. Click "My Records
3. Click "Personal Information
4. Click "Add Address"
5. On “Type of address” select “Diploma Mailing Address” from the dropdown menu. Insert diploma mailing address and phone number and hit “Add.”

The deadline to submit your diploma address is Dec. 15.

Commencement Ceremonies Livestreamed via YouTube

For individuals unable to attend the in-person ceremonies, you'll have your chance to view our Ceremonies online via YouTube.

• View our College of Arts and Sciences ceremony at https://go.tamiu.edu/grad11, streaming at 11 a.m.
• Our College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University College and our A.R. Sanchez Jr., School of Business livestream begins at 4 p.m. at https://go.tamiu.edu/grad4.

Congrats Grads Campaign Continues Through Thursday

Prior to our upcoming, in-person Commencement Ceremonies, family members, friends, and loved ones are encouraged to share a note of congratulations to a graduating student. Send a congratulatory message along with a photo of the graduate for a chance to be featured on the University’s social media accounts. Be sure to use our dedicated hashtags, #TAMIUGrad #GradsGoBeyond.

🎓 Submit your message at https://go.tamiu.edu/CongratsGrads

Looking for the ideal spot on campus to take your photos? Check out our map with our favorite locations. Remember to remove your props when you're done and please, no confetti. Let's keep our wildlife safe. 🦌

Fall 2021 Final Exam Schedule

Finals continue through Tuesday, Dec. 7. View our full final exam schedule via the link below.

View our final exam schedule at https://go.tamiu.edu/finalsweek.

Additional Resources:

• View our Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Schedule
• TAMIU's Academic Center for Excellence tutoring services are here to help you! Check out their extended hours and final exam preparation resources.

Upcoming Events

• Final Exams: Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Tuesday, Dec. 7: Learn More
• Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremonies: Thursday, Dec. 9: Learn More
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Showings (All Month): Access their Full Schedule

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