Although it may still be months away, it is time to begin planning for your commencement.
First, congratulations on your accomplishments. The celebration of Commencement is an especially important day for you, and all of us at the University look forward to sharing it with you and your family and friends. This website will provide specific details about Commencement events and what you must do to take part in the activities.
Commencement Weekend Activities & Events
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Baccalaureate Ceremony
Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center, McCready Hall |
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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 |
| 9:30 AM |
College of Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Pacific Athletic Center
Tickets Required |
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New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall. |
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| 2:00 PM |
Professional Programs
Commencement Ceremony
Pacific Athletic Center
No Tickets Required
Includes Education, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, and Professional Psychology
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New Alumni Reception for graduates and guests will be held directly after the ceremony on the East Lawn of Marsh Hall. |
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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
Tickets will be available on Senior Projects Day (April 23rd) from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm in the 1st Floor Lobby of Marsh Hall. Tickets will continue to be available in the VP for Student Affairs Office (Marsh 114) through May 7th.
Note: Only those students who indicated on their Application for Graduation that they plan to march will receive tickets. All tickets that have not been picked up by May 7th 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
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Application for Degree due in the Registrar’s Office |
February 6, 2008
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Countdown to Graduation
Fireside Lounge, UC
11 AM, 1 PM,
4 PM, 5 PM |
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Check on Degree Requirements
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Order Announcements |
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Purchase Caps & Gowns |
April 15, 2008
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Submit Official Transfer Transcripts to Registrar
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May 14, 2008
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College of Arts & Sciences Award Ceremony and Graduation Rehearsal Preview,
Taylor-Meade Performin Arts Center, McCready Hall
3:30 PM |
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Senior Salute
Milky Way
5:30 PM
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