<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ILAQQ_0vlMhDT100" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ILAQQ_0vlMhDT100" width="1800" height="1151" ><figcaption>Graduation applications close Oct. 1. Students can purchase the new regalia through the UTA Bookstore.&nbsp; Before applying, graduates are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to confirm commencement eligibility. Photo by Ronaldo Bolaños</figcaption></figure>With the deadline for graduation applications coming Oct. 1, students can begin gearing up for life beyond UTA by buying fresh regalia and attending various events.Before applying, students are advised to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor to confirm their eligibility. The $40 graduation fee is not refundable or transferable if an applicant is found ineligible to graduate.Ryan Gilmore, vice president of Student Affairs and commencement coordinator, said that while it's possible to apply post-deadline, there will be an additional fee. After applications, the Grad Finale event will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 through 17 in the UTA bookstore, allowing students to get their regalia at a discounted price and shop for other graduation accessories. The new regalia changes colors from the robe’s original black to UTA’s signature blue, according to previous Shorthorn reporting. The sleeve’s blue trim will be white with UTA’s logo embroidered on. The regalia set now costs $125, compared to last year’s $142. For the early-bird option, it's $105 compared to the previous $122. “I hope that the graduates do like the new regalia,” Gilmore said. “I like that it is a different color than the masters and the doctoral ones because they'll really stand out on the field and on the big screen at Globe Life, which is really nice.” Another event upcoming graduates can expect is the MavGrad celebration. Held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Bluebonnet Ballroom, the event is a big party featuring food, drinks, music and speeches from university leadership. The alumni relations office will give out free T-shirts, and there will be various vendors and photo ops. Gilmore said the event is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate before commencement, welcoming graduates to bring their family and friends. Gilmore said the Career Development Center connects graduates with employers and provides various job-related resources, internships and full-time jobs. She said alumni can still access these resources if they are seeking a job. “Even after they’ve graduated and left they’re still a Maverick, so we still like to provide that help for them in any way they can,” Gilmore said. Additionally, Gilmore said the Alumni Relations Office helps graduates stay connected to campus through events like homecoming and the MavGrad celebration. “I hope that every graduate had a wonderful time at UTA,” she said. “I'm happy that UTA was able to be a part of their academic journey and their academic achievement. Just, good luck and remember that UTA will always be here for you because you will always be a Maverick.” @taylor._.sansom</div></body>

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Next steps for UTA grads counting down to commencement

With the deadline for graduation applications coming Oct. 1, students can begin gearing up for life beyond UTA by buying fresh regalia and attending various events. Before applying, students are advised to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor to confirm their eligibility. The $40 graduation fee is not refundable or transferable if an applicant is found ineligible to graduate.