Commencement
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the [one] who'll decide where to go.” - Dr. Seuss
Apply for Graduation
The application for graduation is located within the Student Information System. Please go there in order to complete your application.
Shoe Tree
When you graduate, your shoes can join others in the Shoe Tree on campus.
Important Dates
- 4/1: Ceremony tickets and honors cords distribution begins in the Provost Office, CL 835
- 4/1: Online cap and gown purchases begin at the Phoenix Bookstore
- 4/3: Senior Resource Fair, 3:30-5:30, University Union Phoenix Rooms & The Phoenix Bookstore
- 4/19: Signup deadline for name appearing in ceremony program booklet
- 4/24-26: In-store cap and gown purchases in The Phoenix Bookstore
- 5/10: Final ceremony signup and ticket pickup deadline
- 5/13-17: Extra ceremony tickets distributed, Provost Office, CL 835
- 5/18: Commencement ceremony, 11:30 a.m., Kress Events Center
News stories in Inside
- Great grad garb: Commencement fashions and more
May 20, 2013 - Video: First steps are big ones, at Commencement
May 18, 2013 - Teammates at commencement
May 18, 2013 - Grad achieves dual goals of earning diploma, walking to receive it
May 18, 2013 - Snapshots from May commencement
May 18, 2013 - Packers’ Davis earns master’s degree
May 18, 2013