Graduate Commencement 2013

This year the university will hold two commencement ceremonies for students receiving master's degrees, sixth year professional diplomas, and doctoral degrees. The ceremonies will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  The first ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. for graduates of the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Health and Human Services.  The second ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. for graduates of the School of Education.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony: A Guide for Graduate Students

Graduate student commencement letter: (*PLEASE READ if you intend to participate in the 2013 Graduate Commencement Ceremony). 

Live Webcast 

For those unable to attend the commencement ceremony in person, the event will be streamed live on the Web.

The Webcast for Graduate Commencement (Thursday, May 16) will be available at 1:30 p.m for the afternoon ceremony and 6:30 p.m. for the evening ceremony, on the day of commencement.   

Please fill out the form below if you are planning to participate in the May 2013 Graduate Commencement.  This form is to participate in the ceremony and must be submitted by March 1, 2013.  Also note that you MUST file an Application for Degree Form in order to obtain your degree and to participate in the ceremony.  The deadlines for completing the Application for Degree Form may be found by clicking here.