MPA Graduate,

We are planning an online celebration of 2020 Graduates on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m. so that you can remotely share your graduation 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.

The deadline for photo/personal message submission has been extended. If you missed the previous deadline to upload your photo and create your personalized slide, you can still do so until Wednesday, May 13 at 11:59 p.m. If you are unable to make this deadline please let Makenzie know ASAP at MPAEvents@mccombs.utexas.edu. 

You should have already received 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. If you did not receive the email, please let me know ASAP.

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. All photos and messages will go through an approval process (please see guidelines below).

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.

If you do not wish to participate, please let us know and we will remove you from our contact list.

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.