Who's Ready to Graduate?

The Hooding Recognition Ceremony & Reception for all Ph.D., Ed.D., & Ed.S. graduates shall be on May 3rd at 2:00pm in Esbjornson Gymnasium.

The University's Commencement Ceremony will be on Saturday May 4th at 10:00am at Richard Wackar Stadium.

The School of Earth & Environment's Commencement Ceremony will be held on the University Green on May 7th at 9:00am.

Find all of your 2024 Commencement information here

Important Dates:

The School of Earth & Environment Dean's Award Reception

• Invitation Only Event, April 26th 11:30am-1:30pm, Discovery Hall 1st Floor Lobby
• Award ceremony to honor the acomplishments of top seniors in each of the school's departments

University Commencement Ceremony

• Saturday, May 4th 10:00am, Richard Wackar Stadium
• This event features President Houshmand's address, the ceremonial conferral of degrees, messages from Commencement speakers, and exciting suprises.  Following the ceremony, all graduates and guests are invited to a celebration with complimentary light bites, celebratory music, photo opportunities, and a beer and wine garden.  All graduates, across all colleges, schools, and degree levels are invited to participate.  The event is ticketed and each graduate will receive 6 guest tickets.

School of Earth & Environment Commencement Ceremony

• May 7th at 9:00am, University Green in front of Bunce Hall
• At this event, each graduate will cross the stage, have their name read aloud, as well as appear on the screens in the tent and on the live stream.  This is a ticketed event and graduates will receive 4 guest tickets each, with the potential of additional tickets after the registration period closes.

Additional Information:

Rain Dates

• University Commencement Ceremony rain dates are Sunday May 5th at 2pm, and Monday May 6th at 9am
• All college commencement ceremonies will move indoors to the Esbjornson Gym during their regularly scheduled date and time in the event of inclement weather