Commencement Ceremonies and Participation

Annual University Commencement Ceremonies are held in May. Students who complete their degree programs in the Spring Semester are encouraged to be present at the May Commencement/Hooding ceremony. Graduate students who complete their degree programs in the Fall Semester may attend the Commencement/Hooding ceremony in December or the May ceremony following degree completion.  Students who complete their degree programs during the Summer may participate in Commencement the preceding May with the approval of their program chair, or may participate in the December ceremony following completion.  Diplomas will be mailed to successful degree candidates upon confirmation of the completion of all degree requirements by the respective Dean(s).

NOTE: A student may participate in only one Commencement ceremony for each degree granted.

The respective Deans of the Schools and Colleges of the University shall have the responsibility for clearing all participants of Commencement in accordance with requirements and deadlines established by the respective graduate program director(s).

The Graduate School normally holds a Commencement/Hooding ceremony in May and December.