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Graduation Resources


Fall 2023 Convocation

Save the Date: A&GS FALL 2023 Convocation Ceremony, Saturday, December 16th, 1:30 PM Catlett Music Center

Important Dates and Times for the Fall Graduates

Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Catlett Music Center

Fall 2023 Commencement Celebration

National Weather Center Atrium    

Resources

To view the livestream of the College's December Convocation, visit link.ou.edu/december-2023-ags

  • Tassel colors are Blue and Brown.
  • Special Distinction & Distinction hoods
    • Combined Retention GPA (includes all courses taken with repeat, reprieve and renewal policies applied – Overall Transcript Total)
      • Distinction – 3.60 – 3.89 Combined Retention GPA
      • Special Distinction – 3.90 or above Combined Retention GPA
    • Minimum of 60 hours taken at OU
    • No disciplinary Academic Integrity action

Those graduating With Distinction wear a gold hood with their gown.

The With Distinction degree designation is conferred by the student’s degree-granting college.

Distinction is based primarily on the student’s grade point average. Both the transcript and the diploma carry the designation. Graduating With Distinction or With Special Distinction is granted once all grades have been posted and degrees have been cleared. The final semester of academic work will be factored in and distinction will be granted, adjusted, or removed based on this calculation.

  • Honors College Hoods
    • Graduation candidates wear a crimson hood with their gown.
    • Students who graduate with honors must have been accepted to the Honors College and have fulfilled the requirements outlined by the Honors College.
      • Cum Laude (3.40-3.59)
      • Magna cum Laude (3.60-3.79)
      • Summa cum Laude (3.80-4.00)

Both the transcript and diploma carry the Honors designation. The student’s academic records will be reviewed for anticipated Honors based on all academic work at the end of the semester prior to participating in graduation ceremonies. Students may wear the crimson hood based on this anticipated status. Graduating with Honors is granted once all grades have been posted and degrees have been cleared. The final semester of academic work will be factored in and distinction will be granted, adjusted or removed based on this calculation. Contact the Honors College Clearance advisor for specific requirements and questions.

  • Masters students
    • All Masters students wear a black tassel with a University Seal Charm.
    • Hood Color for MA is White
    • Hood Color for MS is Gold and Yellow
  • Doctoral Students
    • All Doctoral students wear a short, gold tassel
    • Hood Color is Royal Blue

Spring 2024 Commencement

Deadline to apply for graduation is december 1, 2023. Spring 2024 convocation will be on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 PM at the Lloyd Noble Center

Important Dates and Times for the Spring Graduates

Deadline to apply for Spring 2024 Graduation

Apply to graduate here!

Spring 2024 Commencement Celebration

Lloyd Noble Center 

Visit the commencement website for more information about the ceremony!

General Resources

  • Tassel colors are Blue and Brown.
  • Special Distinction & Distinction hoods
    • Combined Retention GPA (includes all courses taken with repeat, reprieve and renewal policies applied – Overall Transcript Total)
      • Distinction – 3.60 – 3.89 Combined Retention GPA
      • Special Distinction – 3.90 or above Combined Retention GPA
    • Minimum of 60 hours taken at OU
    • No disciplinary Academic Integrity action

Those graduating With Distinction wear a gold hood with their gown.

The With Distinction degree designation is conferred by the student’s degree-granting college.

Distinction is based primarily on the student’s grade point average. Both the transcript and the diploma carry the designation. Graduating With Distinction or With Special Distinction is granted once all grades have been posted and degrees have been cleared. The final semester of academic work will be factored in and distinction will be granted, adjusted, or removed based on this calculation.

  • Honors College Hoods
    • Graduation candidates wear a crimson hood with their gown.
    • Students who graduate with honors must have been accepted to the Honors College and have fulfilled the requirements outlined by the Honors College.
      • Cum Laude (3.40-3.59)
      • Magna cum Laude (3.60-3.79)
      • Summa cum Laude (3.80-4.00)

Both the transcript and diploma carry the Honors designation. The student’s academic records will be reviewed for anticipated Honors based on all academic work at the end of the semester prior to participating in graduation ceremonies. Students may wear the crimson hood based on this anticipated status. Graduating with Honors is granted once all grades have been posted and degrees have been cleared. The final semester of academic work will be factored in and distinction will be granted, adjusted or removed based on this calculation. Contact the Honors College Clearance advisor for specific requirements and questions.

  • Masters students
    • All Masters students wear a black tassel with a University Seal Charm.
    • Hood Color for MA is White
    • Hood Color for MS is Gold and Yellow
  • Doctoral Students
    • All Doctoral students wear a short, gold tassel
    • Hood Color is Royal Blue