Commencement
Commencement
We are excited to celebrate your academic success as you transition into your professional field. Find everything you need to prepare for graduation, from commencement dates to event schedules, ordering photos to parking.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Two December Commencement Ceremonies - Dec. 9 at 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM
- Fall Graduation Deadline is October 1, 2017
Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies
Spring 2018
Thursday, May 17 at 5:00 PM
Friday, May 18 at 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 19 at 8:00 AM
University Quadrangle
Commencement Checklist
Are you ready to walk across the stage to receive your diploma? Have you registered to graduate? Or, ordered your graduation attire? If not, review our Commencement Checklist to learn about preparing for graduation and what to expect on graduation day.
Information for Family and Friends
If you are a parent, family member or guest of a graduate, you get to participate in a special event. Learn more about traveling to the university, lodging, seating and other graduation related information on our Friends and Guests page.
Faculty and Staff Resources
Faculty, both academic and administrative, and staff members are invited to participate in commencement ceremonies. Get information about the official academic dress for graduation on our Faculty & Staff page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing to graduate can be an overwhelming experience. Use our Frequently Asked Questions section to get answers to all of your questions, from when to arrive to what to wear, where to sit to ordering your cap and gown.
Order Graduation Photos
GradImages® is the official photographer of graduation ceremonies. Students will have a color photograph taken as they receive their scroll. Visit GradImages.com to view and order your official graduation photographs.
