School of Dentistry’s 120th Commencement Ceremony set for May 14 at NRG Arena

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry will see over 170 doctorate of dental surgery, dental hygiene, and advanced education students cross the stage during its 120th Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at NRG Arena.

All spring 2025 and summer 2025 graduates are eligible to participate. Regalia information for graduating students can be found on the 2025 commencement ceremony webpage.

Rita M. Cammarata, DDS ’96, former president of the Texas Dental Association, will deliver the commencement address. Recently retired from practicing pediatric dentistry in Houston, Cammarata has distinguished herself professionally by becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. She is currently the section leader for Texas in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. 

NRG Arena is a multi-functional facility with guest seating that can accommodate approximately 5,800. A seating map is available online.

To access NRG Arena, attendees are encouraged to use Gates 3, 4, 9, and 10. See below for specific directions to each gate:

• Gate 3: 8309 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 4: 8600 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 9: 8825 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 10: 8600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054

Parking is available for $20.

The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed via YouTube. A recording of the ceremony will be available following the event, and photos will be available in the coming days on Flickr.

2025 Commencement

• Date: Wednesday, May 14
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Location: NRG Arena (1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054)

Graduates are expected to check in no later than 8 a.m. Late arrivals will not be able to participate

When celebrating commencement on social media, don’t forget to tag @UTSDHouston on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). Celebrate with us using the following hashtags: #WeAreUTSD, #UTHealthHouston, and #ClassOf2025.