MPA Graduate,

Although, at this time, we are not able to celebrate your commencement ceremony in person, the University would still like to celebrate all that you have accomplished during your time in the Master in Professional Accounting Program.

As such, we are planning an online celebration of 2020 Graduates on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m. so that you can remotely share this moment with your supporters, family, friends, and the academic community. Each graduate will have the opportunity to be recognized with an official slide that can be customized with your photo and a personal message, and which can be downloaded and shared on social media.

You should receive an email from MPAEvents@mccombs.utexas.edu prompting you to register and create your personalized slide with Marching Order. The password link in the email is unique to your account, do not forward this email to others.

The deadline to register and have your name read is Thursday, April 30. The deadline to upload your photo and create your personalized slide is Monday, May 4.  We strongly recommend you register by 12:00 noon, April 30.

Once you log in, you will be prompted to upload a photo and add a personal comment that will be included on your graduate slide. You will also have the ability to spell your name phonetically and record your name pronunciation for the name reader.

 

PERSONAL SLIDE TIPS:

Photos:  

  • If using a screen shot, please make sure the photo is cropped and edited so that screen text does not appear in the frame.
  • Make sure your image is sharp and not blurry.
  • Attire, gestures and all photo content must be appropriate for a University commencement ceremony.

Personal Message:  

  • Your name, degree/major are automatically included on your slide.  Do not duplicate this information in your message.
  • Use the opportunity to thank your supporters.
  • Consider the tone – commencement is a time of celebration and recognition of your achievements.
  • Slander and hate speech will not be approved.

Planning for the virtual ceremony is underway and we will share details including timing, how to watch and more.  You will receive a confirmation email once you have officially registered for the virtual ceremony, and be on the lookout for more communications from MPAEvents@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation. The University and the MPA Program are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished.  We look forward to celebrating with you and your supporters on May 23.

If you have any questions or if you have not received your registration email please reach email makenzie.kleszcz@mccombs.utexas.edu.