Graduates who wish to defer to a future commencement can email commencement@utdallas.edu. The University of Texas at Dallas will mark the return of students to campus next week with in-person commencement ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates of the Class of 2020 and portions of the Class of 2021. After each commencement, family, friends and graduates are invited for refreshments, photo opportunities and giveaways at Memories on the Mall. Each of the events is expected to be similar to previous on-campus commencement ceremonies, with processions, speakers and individual recognition. During the commencement events, nine alumni speakers are scheduled to share their thoughts about their UT Dallas experience: