Commencement Instructions

Commencement December 2021

The University hosts two graduation ceremonies each year: December and May. Students who completed their studies in Summer 2021 are invited to join Fall 2021 completers for the December event. See Commencement Attendance for details on how to confirm your attendance.

 If you have not completed an application for graduation, click here for important information.

Commencement Exercises are scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The Commencement Ceremony will be followed by College or School Recognition events at 11 a.m. at various locations around campus. The University is working to make this a celebratory event that will provide a fitting conclusion to your academic accomplishment.

Candidates should arrive by 8 a.m. in Bost Gymnasium to line up for graduation. There will be a processional from Bost Gymnasium to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at approximately 8:50 a.m.