Volunteers

Commencement Volunteers

We would like to invite you to participate as a volunteer in the OU Commencement Ceremony. Commencement is a university-wide celebration that could not happen without the help of so many amazing volunteers like you.

Student Volunteers

We are offering payment for your service at this event. Payment comes in the form of a deposit to your student organization’s account.

Commencement Ambassador:

Commencement Ambassadors report to the stadium at 4 p.m. to welcome guests, distribute glow sticks, direct guests to open seating, assist guests with accessibility needs, and create a friendly and celebratory environment.
Payment:
- $20 per person paid to student organization account for volunteers who stay until 7:30 p.m.
- $35 per person paid to student organization account for volunteers who stay for entire event (approximately 10 p.m.)
Meal will be provided.
Each volunteer will need to complete registration by Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. at the following link: link.ou.edu/commencement-ambassadors

Sign up to be a
Commencement Ambassador

International Flag Bearer:

International Flag Bearers will report at 5:30 p.m. to help lead the processional into the stadium and stand with their flags through the National Anthem. 2023 graduates are welcome to participate as a Native Nation flag bearer and then take a seat with their college.
Payment: $15 per person paid to a student organization account for volunteers
Each volunteer will need to complete registration by Friday, April 28th at 5 p.m. at the following link: link.ou.edu/commencement-international-flags

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International Flag Bearer

Staff Volunteers

Volunteers will serve as Line Leaders, Accessibility Hosts, Golf Cart Hosts, Hospitality Hosts, Information Booth Hosts, Leaders Overseeing Student Ambassadors, and many other areas. These are all such important positions that ensure our graduates and their guests have the best experience possible at this year’s Commencement Ceremony.

On Friday, May 12, volunteers should report to The Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m. and serve through the ceremony until approximately 10 p.m. It takes 75-100 staff volunteers to make Commencement happen, so we need your help! We will provide a meal and orientation before you go to your assigned area.

As a bonus, we have partnered with LiveWell to offer 200 points for your Q2 LiveWell points. LiveWell will provide a password after Commencement to redeem your points.

To volunteer, please register at link.ou.edu/commencement-staff-volunteers.

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Commencement Staff Volunteer