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Commencement 2008 will be held at The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at 7p.m. as blue skies are forecasted throughout the weekend.

Congratulations Class of 2008!

Graduation Ceremonies

OU holds Commencement, the University-wide graduation ceremony, each year at the end of the spring semester to celebrate its graduates. All summer and December graduates and May graduation candidates participate in this ceremony. Degrees are officially conferred at Commencement. Filled with pageantry, this ceremony includes an address from OU President David Boren and the Commencement speaker. Doctoral degree candidates are recognized individually as they are hooded during the ceremony and undergraduate and master’s candidates are recognized as a group. The ceremony concludes with a gigantic fireworks display.

Each college also holds Convocation ceremonies in the spring, and many hold Convocations in December as well. College Convocation ceremonies provide an opportunity for students to celebrate with their specific college. At College Convocations, those receiving degrees will be recognized individually. Undergraduate and master’s candidates' names will be announced, they will have their picture taken and will be presented a diploma cover by their college dean. Some colleges recognize their doctoral candidates individually at Convocation ceremonies (please see complete Convocation schedules for details).

Graduation candidates are encouraged to attend both Commencement and their Convocation ceremony to have the complete graduation experience!

Caps and gowns are worn to both Commencement and Convocations unless otherwise noted on the Convocation schedule. Graduate students attend the Convocation for the college where they have done their major work.

Commencement:

When: 7 p.m. - Friday, May 9, 2008
Where: The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, 180 W. Brooks Street

Commencement details | Fall '08 Convocation Schedule | Spring '08 Convocation Schedule

General Commencement Information

Caps and Gowns are worn for both Commencement and Convocations (unless otherwise noted on the Convocation Schedule). Caps and gowns may be purchased at the OU Bookstore (stadium location) or by calling (405) 325-3511.

Programs will be given to each guest as they arrive at the stadium. Programs will include the names, major(s), minor(s) and honors of the summer and December 2007 graduates and graduation candidates for May 2008. Students who do not want their names printed in the Commencement program must indicate so on the Application for Graduation, or by contacting the Office of Academic Records at (405)325-4147.

Commencement Photos
A professional photographer will be on hand taking photos throughout Commencement and Convocations. A complimentary color proof will be mailed to you within ten days of Commencement along with information about photo packages for purchase. For more information, contact Graduation Photo at (405) 364-1777.

Park at the Lloyd Noble Center and take the shuttle to the stadium. Free shuttle services from Lloyd Noble Center to the stadium will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will run continuously until 11:30 p.m. Disability parking is available immediately West of The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility (enter from Lindsey Street. Turn North onto Asp Avenue from Lindsey Street).
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Lodging & Things to do

Accessing the Stadium

Disabilities & Special Needs For the convenience of all our guests, guidelines have been established to assist our guests with disability and mobility issues enjoy the ceremony to its fullest extent. View guide

Commencement Rain Plan

Commencement Rain Plan