Frequently Asked Questions

All undergraduates must have 75 completed hours toward their degree to be eligible to purchase a class ring. All graduate students must have 16 completed hours toward their degree to be eligible to purchase a class ring. All hours currently in progress will not be counted toward the total hour count.  

All hours that count toward your degree—whether earned at UT or transferred in—will count toward the 75 completed hours needed to order your ring. 

On average, it can take about 15 to 30 minutes from start to finish to order your ring on-site during Ring Week. You are more than welcome to come one day and return later in the week to make your final purchase, or purchase from home.  

Yes, you do not have to be present at the event to order your ring. All rings can be ordered online here! 

Current Students - If your order is placed by this semester's order deadline, your ring will be shipped to the Alumni Center and held for Ring Celebration. If you can't attend Ring Celebration you may pick up your ring the following Monday and Tuesday at the Alumni Center. Rings will be held at the Alumni Center for two weeks after Ring Celebration. After that date, any remaining rings will be shipped to the address you included on your order form.  

Alumni - Your rings will be shipped directly to you unless you request it be sent to the Alumni Center and held for Ring Celebration.

Yes, Balfour offers a three-month payment plan option for ring purchases. Please speak with a Balfour representative when ordering your ring to get set up with a payment plan. 

All student rings placed by this semester's order deadline will be shipped to the Texas Exes to be included in Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration. Have questions? Email us at: ClassRings@texasexes.org. Rings ordered by alumni are automatically shipped to their home address. Alumni can request to have their ring  shipped to the Alumni Center by emailing us at ClassRings@texasexes.org.   

To redeem your discount, enter your EID in the promo box when placing your order. If you have any issues, please contact ClassRings@texasexes.org.  

Yes. Balfour will charge a flat fee of $175.00 + S/H + TAX for a remake. Any additional costs based on the new design choice will also be invoiced. No refunds will be issued. 

Only official UT Class Rings that are numbered and tracked by the Texas Exes on behalf of the University are included in our class ring program, as well as Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration. Official UT Rings can be purchased during Ring Week on campus or online. 

Tower Dedication takes place the night prior to Ring Celebration. Recipients' rings spend the night in the UT Tower, which is lit in their honor.    

Student orders placed by this semester’s order deadline will be included in Tower Dedication and will be available for pick up the next day at Ring Celebration. 

Alumni orders will automatically ship to the address recipients included on the order form unless alumni reach out to Texas Exes and request to have their ring included in this semester's Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration.  

If alumni would like to have your ring included in Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration, please email classrings@texasexes.org.  

There is not an event hosted during Tower Dedication, however students and families on campus are encouraged to watch the Tower lighting at sunset the eveining before Ring Celebration. Tag @TexasExes in your photos for a chance to be featured on our channels.  

Tower Dedication occurs at sunset. 

Please email classrings@texasexes.org for additional information on Tower Dedication. 

Ring Celebration is when the rings are presented to students and alumni!  

Student orders placed by this semester’s order deadline will be included in Tower Dedication and will be available for pick up the next day at Ring Celebration. 

Alumni orders will automatically ship to the address recipients included on the order form unless alumni reach out to Texas Exes and request to have their ring included in this semester's Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration.  

If alumni would like to have your ring included in Tower Dedication and Ring Celebration, please email classrings@texasexes.org. 

A valid photo ID (university student ID or driver’s license) will be required to pick up your class ring. Ring recipients do not need to bring any additional materials with them.   

Ring Celebration will be held on the Main Mall in front of the Tower. Pickup tables will be in alphabetical order by recipient last name.  

Come photo ready! Business casual attire is encouraged.  

Recipients are encouraged to bring guests; however guests do not need to RSVP. There is no limit on the number of guests recipients are allowed to bring.  

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For guests requiring accommodations, a small section of reserved seating will be available at the Main Mall. Seating is first come, first served.  

In the case of inclement weather, Ring Celebration will be moved to the Alumni Center. Ring recipients will be notified via email if Ring Celebration is moved.  

Balfour representatives will be at the Alumni Center the Monday and Tuesday after Ring Celebration from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. to assist with ring pickup and help answer questions. 
After Tuesday, any remaining rings can be picked up from the reception desk at the Alumni Center. Rings will be held at the Alumni Center for two weeks after Ring Celebration. After that date, any remaining rings will be shipped to the address you included on your order form.   
A valid photo ID is required to pick up your ring.

We would love to have former ring recipients and alumnus with official UT class rings participate in Ring Celebration. For our Fall 2024 Ring Celebration, official UT class rings can be dropped off at the Alumni Center during the following times:

10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13
1-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14

Please note: All rings dropped off by former recipients must be picked up at Ring Celebration. Former ring recipients do not need to RSVP for the event.

Please email classrings@texasexes.org for additional information on Ring Celebration.

Balfour can assist with resizing your class ring. You can learn more on their website. You can also contact their customer service team for more information at 1-800-BALFOUR or collegerings@balfour.com.

Balfour can assist with updating your graduation year and/or major as part of their limited lifetime warranty. You can learn more on their website. You can also contact their customer service team for more information at 1-800-BALFOUR or collegerings@balfour.com.

Balfour offers a ring loss protection plan. You can learn more on their website. You can also contact their customer service team for more information at 1-800-BALFOUR or collegerings@balfour.com.  

You can also complete our Lost UT Ring Form. We will keep your information on file in case someone finds your class ring and returns it to the Texas Exes.

If you would like to order a new ring, you can do so on our website.