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Onsite Ceremony for Austin Residential and Distance Learning (Online) GraduatesSaturday, November 7th, 2026 @ 3:00PM CST
RSVP deadline: Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Visit https://www.escoffier.edu/events/austin-graduation/ for more information and to submit your RSVP now!
We are elated to invite you to the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts graduation on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Join your fellow classmates as you rejoice in your accomplishments and celebrate your hard work. Our Ceremony will take place at Riverbend Centre for the Arts in Austin, Texas 78746
Programs Celebrated Include:
Austin Residential Campus
-Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts
-Diploma in Culinary Arts
-Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pastry Arts
Boulder Campus – Interactive Distance Learning
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts
-Diploma in Culinary Arts and Operations
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Baking and Pastry
-Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
-Diploma in Plant-Based Culinary Arts
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Hospitality and -Restaurant Operations Management
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
-Diploma in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness
-Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Food Entrepreneurship
-Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
VENUE AND PARKING DETAILS:
Venue Address:
Riverbend Centre
4214 N. Capital of Texas Hwy,
Austin, Texas 78746
Graduate Registration is hosted in the Student Center
Guest Arrival and Ceremony hosted in the Main Auditorium (Building FHF on diagram below)
Ceremony Timeline:
-Graduate registration opens at 1:00 pm CST (Guests are not allowed in the registration area)
-Guest arrival and seating begins at 2:00 pm CST
-Graduate dress rehearsal begins at 2:15 pm CST
-The graduation ceremony begins at 3:00 pm CST
Street Traffic and Parking
Please allow extra time to arrive at the venue as there is construction on North Capital Of Texas Highway (HWY 360) the main road into Riverbend Centre.
Parking is complimentary. Allow an extra 20 minutes onsite to park on site at the Venue. Venue and map links are provided here --> https://www.riverbendcentre.org/directions
Graduates must attend the registration which starts early (1:00 PM CST) and is located in the Student Building. Parking lots (C), (A) or (B) are reserved for students.
Guests should arrive no earlier than 2:00 PM and may park in any available parking lots.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Visit Austin Website has an excellent list of accommodations.
Explore transportation options and Austin’s Museums and Cultural Arts by visiting Austintexas.gov
VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY:
Video and photography will be in session during graduation and could be used for marketing purposes and promotional materials.
SHARE THE MOMENT:
Stand proud! Post photos or videos of celebrating your awesome accomplishment! Use hashtag #EscoffierGraduate
FAQs:
1. Will the Graduation Ceremony be recorded? (NO)
This event will not be recorded or live streamed, however a recording of the virtual ceremony will be offered.
2. Do I need to RSVP? (YES)
Yes, you will receive the official invitation and be required to RSVP for the event and purchase tickets for yourself and your guests. The graduates ticket is complimentary, and each guest ticket costs $15.00 per person, inclusive of fees and service charges. Each graduate may reserve up to 5 tickets including their ticket. The RSVP’s confirmation deadline is Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
3. What time will graduation start?
All Graduates must register for the ceremony and should arrive at the Student Center between 1:00 – 1:15 PM. Once registered, you will gather with your fellow graduates by program and review ceremony rehearsal instructions. Note: Guests are not allowed in the registration/ceremony rehearsal area. Doors will open for guest seating at 2:00 pm CST. The ceremony begins at 3:00 PM CST. Note: Guests are not allowed in the registration/ceremony rehearsal area.
4. When should guests arrive?
Guest seating begins at 2:00 PM CST. Guests should not arrive early as there is not a comfortable space for congregating outside of the theatre before the doors open at 2:00 PM CST.
5. Who is eligible to celebrate graduation?
All interactive distance learning (online) graduates who graduated from a program between the dates of 10/1/2025-9/30/2026 are eligible to participate in this graduation event. All Ausin residential graduates who graduated from a program between the dates of 12/19/2025-11/5/2026 are eligible to participate in the graduation event.
6. What if I graduated from more than one program?
Congratulations, job well done! You may choose to walk across the stage for each program. In addition your name will be acknowledged in each program completed.
7. Is food service available at the theatre?
No. You should eat before you arrive for graduate registration. Food and beverages are not permitted on the Theatre premises.
8. How will I get my graduation memorabilia?
Graduates will receive graduation memorabilia at the time of registration.
9. What do I need to wear?
We ask that all graduates wear their issued Escoffier Chef jacket with black pants for the ceremony. There are steep steps up to the stage so please wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to walk in. You will be provided a chef toque as part of the graduation ceremony.
10. When will I receive my diploma?
Students meeting all graduation requirements will receive their diploma by mail 8-10 weeks following their program completion date. If in doubt, please contact the registrar’s office to ensure you have the most current mailing address on file.
11. I graduated after the eligibility time frame.
You will be eligible to participate in the 2026-2027 graduation ceremonies.
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4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746 U.S.A, United States
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