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The Hooding Recognition Ceremony & Reception for all Ph.D., Ed.D., & Ed.S. graduates shall be on Friday May 9th at 3:00pm in Esbjornson Gymnasium.

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

The School of Earth & Environment's Commencement Ceremony will be held at Richard Wackar Stadium on Monday May 12th at 1:30pm.

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Important Dates:

The School of Earth & Environment Dean's Award Reception

• Invitation Only Event, May 1st 4:00pm-6:00pm, 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 10th 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 12th at 1:30pm, Richard Wackar Stadium
• At this event, each graduate will cross the stage, have their name read aloud, as well as appear on the screens live and on the virtual live stream.  This is a ticketed event and graduates will receive 6 guest tickets each, with the potential of additional tickets after the registration period closes.
• The School of Earth & Environment's ceremony is combined with the College of Science & Mathematics Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics & Astronomy.

Additional Information:

Rain Dates

• University Commencement Ceremony rain date is Sunday May 11th at 3:00pm.
• All college commencement ceremonies will move indoors to the Esbjornson Gymnasium during their regularly scheduled date and time in the event of inclement weather.
• Graduates will receive 2 seated tickets inside the gym for indoor ceremonies.