Graduation Ceremony 2026
May 14-16, 2025
Curtis Culwell Center
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX. 75040 | Parking and Entrance Map
Graduates, get your Class of 2026 merchandise!
The Curtis Culwell Center offers the opportunity to purchase shout-outs, DVDs of the ceremony, flowers and suite rentals in advance online, to keep you from standing in lines or missing any of the ceremony.
Prepare for Your Graduation Journey
You are a key player in making sure your graduation ceremony is a success. So we've created a series of videos to walk you through the process.
Your Guide to Graduation 2026
Ceremony Dates and Times
May 14 - 16, 2025
Doors open for graduates 90 minutes before the ceremony and 60 minutes for guests.
Thursday, May 14
- 6 p.m.
Friday, May 15
- 1 p.m.
- 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
- 9 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
RSVP Information
Eligible graduates should have received an email with an RSVP link and an opportunity to claim their guest tickets. Please contact DCGrad@dallascollege.edu if you did not receive your RSVP email.
Ceremony Location
Curtis Culwell Center
For Dallas College commencement ceremonies, parking is free.
Graduation Attire
Dallas College students who are participating in the graduation ceremonies can order their regalia online at Jostens. Deadline to order is Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
If you are receiving an associate degree or certificate, order blue regalia. If you are earning a bachelor's degree, order black regalia.
Questions
If you have any questions, please send an email to DCGrad@DallasCollege.edu.
Day of Graduation
Arriving and Leaving
Tickets, Seating and Parking
Staying Safe at Graduation
Security Policy
Photography and Livestream
Dallas College Dual Credit Commencement Schedule
Doors open for graduates 90 minutes before the ceremony and 60 minutes for guests.