Degree Completion
You must submit your application for degree ("blue card") by the published deadline in order to graduate.
The Graduate School emails graduation information to those who have submitted their blue card by the third week of the quarter.
Visit the Registrar's Office website for more detailed information on commencement.
Commencement Participants
Please see Commencement Map for detailed info on seating and traffic flow for graduate students during the ceremonies.
The blue arrows on the diagram indicate the path you will take to your seats before the ceremony begins (led by Registrar’s Office staff).
The red arrows indicate the route that you will take during the ceremony to be hooded, announced and presented with your diploma cover.
Please note: There will be multiple faculty members “hooding” students during each ceremony.
If your program or thesis adviser is present to hood you, please proceed directly to that person when prompted by the usher.
If your adviser is not present to hood you, one of the other faculty members will be happy to do so.
If you have questions or need clarification, feel free to discuss them when you pick up your tickets or contact the Graduate School.
If you are soon to graduate, we encourage you to visit the Career Services Center in Old Main 280.
By registering with the Career Services Center, you gain access to specialized services and automatic notifications of opportunites related to your field of study.