School of Dentistry’s 119th Commencement Ceremony set for May 10 at NRG Arena

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry will see over 180 doctorate of dental surgery, dental hygiene, and advanced education students cross the stage during its 119th Commencement Ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, at NRG Arena.

All spring 2024 and summer 2024 graduates are eligible to participate. Regalia information for graduating students can be found on the 2024 commencement ceremony webpage.

Raymond A. Cohlmia, DDS, executive director of the American Dental Association, will deliver the commencement address. A 1988 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Cohlmia ran a successful private practice for 26 years before returning to his alma mater as a faculty member in 2009. At OU College of Dentistry, he served in various leadership positions, including the director of comprehensive care and assistant dean for patient care. In 2015, he was appointed dean, a position he held for seven years until his appointment to the ADA in 2021.

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, 9, 10, and 12. See below for specific driving directions to each gate:

• Gate 3: 8309 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 9: 8825 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 10: 8600 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054
• Gate 12: 8100 N. Stadium Dr., Houston 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.

2024 Commencement

• Date: Friday, May 10
• Time: 3 p.m.*
• Location: NRG Arena (1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054)
  Graduates are expected to check in no later than 2 p.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 Twitter. Celebrate with us using the following hashtags: #WeAreUTSD, #UTHealthHouston, and #ClassOf2024.