Schedule of Events

Graduation Fair

Graduation Fair

Thursday, April 9, 2026

12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Student Engagement Center Concourse
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
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For more information, contact the Office of Communications by email at pr@uiwtx.edu by phone at (210) 829-6001.

Student wearing ring

Ring Ceremony

Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 p.m.

Chapel of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word
4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas  78209
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Ticket Required

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni by phone at (210) 829-6014 or email at alumni@uiwtx.edu.

Military Promotion and Commissioning

UIWSOM Military Promotion and Commissioning Ceremony

Tuesdsay, May 5, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa
7610 S New Braunfels Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78235
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The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine proudly recognizes our graduating OMS IV students who have committed to serve our nation through military medicine. During the Military Commissioning Ceremony, these future physicians take the oath of office and formally accept their commissions as officers in the United States Armed Forces. This special event honors their dedication to service, leadership and the osteopathic commitment to caring for those who serve.

For more information, contact the School of Osteopathic Medicine by phone at (210) 619-7065 or email at cmsanch3@uiwtx.edu

Pinning ceremony

Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:30 p.m.

Chapel of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word
4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas  78209
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Ticket Required

For more information, contact the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions by phone at (210) 829-6029.

hooding ceremony

UIWSOM Hooding Ceremony

Thursday, May 7, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Boeing Center at Techport
3331 General Hudnell Dr,
San Antonio, TX 78226
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The UIWSOM Hooding and Awards Ceremony is a distinguished celebration honoring our OMS IV students as they transition from medical students to osteopathic physicians. During this meaningful tradition, graduates are hooded in recognition of their academic achievement and commitment to the osteopathic profession, and outstanding students are recognized for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and clinical performance. This ceremony reflects both the culmination of years of dedication and the beginning of their journey into residency and lifelong service in medicine.

For more information, contact the School of Osteopathic Medicine by phone at (210) 619-7065 or email at cmsanch3@uiwtx.edu

Clocktower Photos

Clocktower Graduation Photos

Friday, May 8, 2026

9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Clocktower
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
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For more information, contact the Office of Alumni by phone at (210) 829-6014 or email at alumni@uiwtx.edu.

Veteran

Veterans Graduate Reception

Friday, May 8, 2026

1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Student Engagement Center (SEC), 2030-2031-2023
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
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For more information, contact the Military and Veteran Center by phone at (210) 832-5651 or email at military@uiwtx.edu.
Masses

Baccalaureate Masses

Friday, May 8, 2026

2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Chapel of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word
4503 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas  78209
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Event Details

Ticket Required

For more information, contact the Office of Mission and Ministry by phone at (210) 829-3128
by email at ministry@uiwtx.edu.

commencement

Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Location

Freeman Coliseum
3201 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX 78219
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Ticket Required

Watch Livestream

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar by phone at (210) 829-6006 or email at graduation@uiwtx.edu.

Morning Event

8:30 a.m. Student arrival and check-in
8:45 a.m. Faculty arrival and check-in
9:00 a.m. Doors open to the public
9:40 a.m. Procession begins
10 a.m. Ceremony begins

  • College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
  • Dreeben School of Education
  • H-E-B School of Business and Administration
  • School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
  • School of Media and Design
  • School of Professional Studies

Afternoon Event

1:30 p.m. Student arrival and check-in
1:45 p.m. Faculty arrival and check-in
2:00 p.m. Doors open to the public
2:40 p.m. Procession begins
3 p.m. Ceremony begins

  • Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Feik School of Pharmacy
  • Rosenberg School of Optometry
  • School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • School of Rehabilitation Sciences
 

Please be advised that this year’s Commencement Ceremonies will conclude with pyrotechnic elements that produce loud sudden sounds.

Commencement FAQ's

Frequently asked questions for graduates and guests.

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