At the School of Health Professions, Graduation Day not only marks the beginning of a new chapter for hundreds of hardworking students, it also delivers a glimpse into MD Anderson’s future workforce. That is why this milestone achievement is so important to our graduates, the School of Health Professions and MD Anderson.  

This year the School of Health Professions is excited to announce we will be able to host a face-to-face commencement ceremony at the Bayou City Events Center

Aug. 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Bayou City Events Center
9401 Knight Rd.
Houston, TX 77045
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Commencement will feature messages from MD Anderson and the School of Health Professions’ leadership, and we are honored to have MD Anderson Senior Vice President, People, Culture & infrastructure, Chief Human Resources Officer,  Mr. Shibu Varghese, as the commencement speaker.

We are very proud of our 2025 graduates and look forward to celebrating with them and their families.

More details regarding commencement will be coming via email to the graduates soon.

Day of Event Information

Doors to the ceremony rooms open at 4 p.m. for graduates and 4:45 p.m. for guests with tickets. Guest seating is not reserved and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

The Commencement livestream for those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person, will be broadcast on the School of Health Professions Facebook page. Please join our community at https://www.facebook.com/mdandersonSHP to view the live ceremony. You will receive a notification to view prior to the start of the live broadcast.