2022 Commencement
Sylvester Turner
Mayor, City of Houston
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 both 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.
Commencement Information
August 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
NRG Center, Floor 2, Series 300 rooms
8400 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77054
Commencement will feature messages from MD Anderson and the School of Health Professions’ leadership, and will feature City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner as the commencement speaker.
We are very proud of our 2022 graduates and look forward to celebrating with them and their families.
Day of Event Information
Guests may park in the Orange Lot accessible from Gates 3 only, off Fannin St. There is a $15 parking fee per car (cash preferred).
Students will receive one free parking ticket prior to the ceremony date.
Enter the the east lobby of the NRG Center (near Hall B) and take the escalator to the on the Mezzanine Level.
Doors to the ceremony rooms open at 4 p.m. Guest seating is not reserved and 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 to view the live ceremony. You will receive a notification to view prior to the start of the live broadcast.