Commencement

General Information

To participate in commencement, you must file an application for graduation with the Registrar’s office. You must also be a graduate or anticipated graduate of the Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2012 term or Fall, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE: Masters & PhD's must have completed their degree requirements by the Spring Term deadline to be eligible to attend the Spring 2012 ceremony.

NOTE: If you are a Summer 2012 undergraduate degree candidate, the clearance of your degree will take place at the end of summer term. Likewise, if you are a Fall 2011 undergraduate degree candidate, the clearance for your degree will take place at the end of Fall Term.

You can reserve your place in the commencement ceremony online. The deadline to RSVP for commencement is April 30. Contact the Registrar’s office at 541-737-4331 or in 102 Kerr Administration Building if your plans change and you are unable to attend the ceremony.

The Registrar’s office will send important commencement information to all graduating students in April.

Time and Place

The commencement ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, in Reser Stadium, rain or shine. Gates open at 9:00 a.m.

Cap and Gown

All candidates must wear traditional cap and gown. You can buy yours at Graduation Fair - April 17-18, 2011 10 a.m to 4 p.m. or at the OSU Bookstore after April 19. To order by phone, call 800-595-0357.

Diplomas

You will receive your diploma at commencement. However, this is based on Preliminary Grades and does NOT assure your degree will be awarded. This will be determined after final grades are awarded and the degree clearance processes are complete.

Should you decide not to attend the ceremony, you may pick up your diploma at the Registrar’s office beginning Monday, June 18. You may also have your diploma mailed.

Seating

No tickets are required for the ceremony, and you may bring as many friends and family members as you wish. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Not all sections of Reser Stadium will be available due to restricted visibility to the stage. Gates A, B and C open at 9:00 a.m.

Graduation Fair

Graduation Fair (Grad Fair) will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17-18, 2012 in the MU Ballroom. This is your opportunity to get information about the ceremony and make contact with the OSU Alumni Association. You can also buy:

• Cap and gown
• Class rings and other souvenirs
• Yearbooks
• Commencement announcements

If you’re unable to attend Grad Fair, you can buy graduation items from the OSU Bookstore after April 18.

Processional Line Up

All candidates must report for the processional line up by 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 16. Undergraduate candidates will report to the MU Quad. Master’s and doctoral candidates will report to the Valley Library quad. Marshals will give you instructions and place you in correct numerical order. You must maintain your exact order in line to ensure you get your diploma. An information booth in the MU Quad can give you directions or answer questions.

President’s Reception

Immediately following the ceremony, President and Mrs. Ray will host a reception for new graduates and their guests at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center. All are welcome.

Photographs

GradImages™ will be photographing all graduates at the upcoming Commencement ceremony. After Commencement you can view pictures online at gradimages.com or call our customer service department at 1-800-261-2576.

Commencement Video

Preserve your graduation memories with a VHS or DVD copy of the commencement ceremony. Click here for details and an order form.

Assistance for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who may need special accommodations at commencement should contact the Registrar’s office by May 31.

Assistance for Guests with Disabilities or Medical Needs

Assistance is available to accommodate guests with hearing impairments, mobility problems, special seating and parking needs. Guests who are sensitive to outdoor conditions or would be more comfortable in auditorium seating may view the televised ceremony from the club section of Reser Stadium. Call the Commencement Hotline at 541-737-9390 for details.

Alcohol and Smoking

Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited in Reser Stadium. Please do not bring alcohol to the lineup, processional or ceremony.