Shuttle Bus Map

To view a map of shuttle bus stops on campus for the day of Commencement, please download the following file:

Commencement Shuttle Bus Map (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Commencement Weekend Activities & Events

Friday, May 16, 2008

3:30 PM

Baccalaureate Ceremony
Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, McCready Hall

Note: Graduates who want to help plan the ceremony may contact Julie Murray-Jensen in the Student Life Office at 503-352-2120, or via e-mail.

4:30-5:30 PM College of Arts & Sciences Reception
Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center Patio

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9:30 AM College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Pacific Athletic Center
Tickets Required

New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall.

2:00 PM
Professional Programs
Commencement Ceremony
Pacific Athletic Center
No Tickets Required

Includes Education, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, and Professional Psychology

New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall.

Commencement Tickets

Tickets are required for the Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony at 9:30 am. Each graduate will receive six tickets. Doors will open one hour before each ceremony for guest seating. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are not required for the professional programs ceremony at 2 pm.

Picking Up Tickets

All tickets that have not yet been picked up will be added to a pool of additional tickets. Graduates who indicated they plan to march will be contacted via email on May 9th regarding any additional tickets available (limit of two per graduate).

Commencement Checklist

January 15, 2008

Application for Degree due in the Registrar’s Office

February 6, 2008

	Countdown to Graduation Fireside Lounge, UC 11 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM

	Check on Degree Requirements

	Order Announcements

	Purchase Caps & Gowns

April 15, 2008

Submit Official Transfer Transcripts to Registrar
(if needed)

May 14, 2008

College of Arts & Sciences Award Ceremony and Graduation Rehearsal Preview,
Taylor-Meade Performin Arts Center, McCready Hall
3:30 PM

Senior Salute
Milky Way

5:30 PM

9:30 AM	College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony Pacific Athletic Center Tickets Required

	New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall.

2:00 PM	Professional Programs Commencement Ceremony Pacific Athletic Center No Tickets Required Includes Education, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, and Professional Psychology

	New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall.