AUSTIN, Texas —The University of Texas at Austin is currently still planning to hold its outdoor, university-wide commencement on Saturday, May 20 on the Main Mall, south of the UT Tower, as scheduled.
Rain is possible during the ceremony but severe weather is not currently forecast. Guests should plan accordingly. Umbrellas are not permitted for security reasons, so attendees should bring appropriate raingear if desired.
People attending the university-wide commencement can sign up for text updates at https://commencement.utexas.edu/content/text-updates.
If the plans change this afternoon, schedule updates will be posted at the UT Austin commencement website, the UT Austin home page and university social media accounts, and shared with local media.