Although the length of each ceremony varies with the number of graduates, it is best to plan for up to three hours. Visitors may leave the viewing area at any time; however, graduating students and their guests are requested to respect the other graduates by staying during the entire ceremony.
Graduates, Family, and Guests are typically dressed in business or business casual attire. Graduates are required to wear the appropriate regalia and shoes in order to participate in the ceremony.
Reed Arena is located on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The arena is situated on the west side of the university campus, just off George Bush Drive on the corner of Olsen and Kimbrough Boulevards. Reed Arena’s parking can be accessed from Kimbrough Boulevard, Chandler Drive and Penberthy. For directions and additional location details, view the Campus Map.
A clear bag policy will be enforced, no outside food and beverages, no alcohol or tobacco products, no noise makers/air horns, and no pets.
No professional cameras allowed. Professional Cameras are defined as cameras that include any of the following: a lens larger than 3 inches, external flash, interchangeable lenses, or tripods. Cameras bags or cases will not be allowed as Reed Arena has a clear bag policy.
A full list of prohibited items at Reed Arena may be found on their Special Events Policies page.
Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reed Arena is fully equipped for ADA needs. Wheelchair space and seating for mobility-impaired guests are both available on a first-come first-serve basis. The top three rows in each section are reserved for mobility impaired guests. Most of these reserved areas can accommodate wheelchair seating. Up to four family members/attendants per mobility impaired patron is permitted to sit in the reserved areas. Enter at the main entrance, and an usher will be able to direct you to the appropriate seating area. Designated reserved sections for hearing and visually impaired guests can be found in Section 104, Rows A and B, Seats 1-4. Sign interpretation for graduates or guests will be provided for the university commencement ceremonies. Hearing assistance devices and sensory bags are available in Guest Services, across from Section 113, near the main entrance. For additional details regarding accessibility services at Reed Arena, please call (979) 862-7330 or visit their Accessibility webpage.
Yes! Commercial photographers will take pictures of all degree candidates as they cross the stage. For additional information regarding photography at graduation, please refer to the Photos and Videos page of our website.
Flash Photography is the official commencement photographer. Graduates will be photographed two times and proofs will be emailed and mailed to each graduate the week after the ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact the photographer directly via their website.
Texas A&M's television station, KAMU-TV, will broadcast each of the Reed Arena ceremonies on KAMU-TV television (KAMU channel options for area) and provide online streaming for family and friends to view if unable to attend the ceremony. Additional information for KAMU-TV can be found on their website.
Texas A&M's television station, KAMU-TV, records each of the ceremonies and can provide copies on DVD or blu-ray disk. Video orders may be placed on the day of graduation by the North Entry in the Main Concourse of Reed Arena. Additionally, orders may be placed before or after the ceremonies by submitting your order through the TAMU purchasing system Flywire or by calling KAMU at (979) 845-5611. Please indicate for which ceremony you would like the video, the address to which the video is to be sent, and a check payable to "KAMU Television." For further information, you may also send email to graduationvideos@kamu.tamu.edu.