Event Schedule
Commencement
7 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2009 at The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
6:15 p.m. Pre-Commencement concert / photo presentation for Commencement guests
6:30 p.m. Doctoral degree graduates and their hooding faculty report to south entrances of Bizzell Library for processional line-up.
Doctoral candidates click here for more information.
Hooding faculty click here for more information.
6:30 p.m. All other graduates and non-hooding faculty report to Brooks Mall for line-up
7 p.m. Guests should be seated for the processional
7 p.m. Graduates process into the stadium accompanied by flags, banners and music
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 2008 graduates and graduation candidates for May 2009. 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/Special Services parking is available immediately east of The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Those parking in this lot should enter from Brooks Street, north of the stadium only. Jenkins Ave. will be closed from Lindsey Street to Brooks Street for Commencement.
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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
Convocations / Receptions
Spring 2009 Convocation / Reception Schedule
Fall 2009 Convocatoin and Reception Schedule Coming Soon!