Commencement

Congratulations, Graduates!

Registration for graduates is now closed. Information about the Spring ceremony will be sent to students via Central email in March 2025.

Spring 2025 Commencement will be held on May 17. 

The ceremonies will last approximately two hours. The rain date is Sunday, May 18.

9 a.m. Ceremony

Gates open at 7:30 am (line up at 8:30 am)

  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering, Science, and Technology
  • College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

2:30 p.m. Ceremony

Gates open at 1:00 pm (line up at 2:00 pm)

  • Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
  • School of Business

The ceremonies will last approximately two hours. The rain date is Sunday, May 18.

Where

Students must park in the Copernicus Parking Garage.

Line-up on the soccer field, located next to the football field.

If you are getting dropped off, the best location is the rotary next to Copernicus Parking Garage off Wells Street.

The ceremony takes place on the football field.

Only guests with disabilities are permitted to park in the Kaiser Lot at Arute Stadium. The stadium is accessible, and the Kaiser Lot will have additional space.

What To Bring

Dress according to the weather. If sunny, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. 

Please wear appropriate footwear. You will be walking on grass, turf, asphalt, and staging. 

Water stations will be on site for graduates. Water for purchase will be available for guests. 

No alcoholic beverages permitted. 

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Students sitting at commencement
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Dr. Toro at commencement
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175th medallion from commencement
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Faculty Senate walking to commencement in official robes