Commencement, the University-wide graduation ceremony, is held at the end of the spring semester to celebrate summer, December and May graduates. 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 during the ceremony and undergraduate and master’s candidates are recognized as a group. The ceremony concludes with a gigantic fireworks display.

Commencement Weekend 2017 is May 12 and 13.

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Graduation candidates are expected to participate in both Commencement and College Conovocations for the full graduation experience. For a schedule of ceremonies listed by degree granting college click here. 

View our Inclement Weather Plan here! In the event of inclement weather, Commencement will be moved to 7:30 pm at the Lloyd Noble Center. When a decision is made regarding the location of the Commencement 2017 ceremony, you will find that information on this website.