After Graduation Gear-Up, Students can get items for graduation from the Jostens store located in the Sooner Shop on the west side of the stadium.
Sooner Shop
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
1185 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Week of | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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April 4 | 12 - 5 | Closed | Closed | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | Closed |
April 11 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | Closed |
April 18 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | Closed |
April 25 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | Closed | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 11 - 3 | Closed |
May 2 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 11 - 3 | Closed |
May 9 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 12 - 5 | 10 - 7 | 10 - 7:30 | 12 - 6 |
During Graduation Gear-Up, candidates can:
Oklahoma Memorial Union
Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, 3rd floor
900 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73019
March 22-25
10am - 6pm
Norman students can make their appointment at
David L. Boren Student Union
1106 N. Stonewall Ave., 2nd floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
March 1 and 2
10am - 6pm
Schusterman Center
4502 E. 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
April 5
10am - 6pm
All major credit cards, checks and cash are acceptable payment for cap and gown, graduation announcements and OU Tradition Ring. For more information on Graduation Gear-Up, please call (405) 325-0841 or email gps@ou.edu.
For those students living outside of Oklahoma, you can purchase your graduation gear directly from the Jostens website.
Orders must be placed by April 1 by 5 p.m. for anticipated delivery by May 10.
There is a $12.95 shipping fee.
For those students living outside of Oklahoma who have missed the deadline for website orders may purchase their graduation gear starting April 2 and ending April 29 and have it shipped directly to them by May 10. Email: Oklahoma@jostens.com. There is a $12.95 shipping fee. To place an order include the following information:
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IN THE EMAIL. A Jostens representative will be in touch with you directly by phone to gather your purchasing information.
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.
Each college has established unique requirements for graduating With Distinction and With Special Distinction. Distinction is based primarily on the student’s grade point average. Both the transcript and the diploma carry the designation. The student’s academic records will be reviewed for anticipated distinction based on grade point average at the end of the semester prior to participating in graduation ceremonies. Students may wear the gold Academic Distinction hood based on this anticipated status. 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. Contact your academic advisor for specific requirements and questions.
Academic Distinction hoods can be purchased during Graduation Gear-Up or the Jostens store in the Sooner Shop (located in the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 1185 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73069 ) starting on April 4.
Academic Distinction Hood: $17.25 (sales tax not included)
Honors College graduation candidates wear a crimson hood with their gown.
Students graduate with honors must have been accepted to the Honors College and have fulfilled the requirements outlined by the Honors College.
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.
Honors hoods can be purchased at Graduation Gear-Up or the Jostens store in Sooner Shop (located in the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 1185 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73069 ) starting on April 4.
Honors Hood: $17.25 (sales tax not included)
Undergraduate students with an overall 4.0 GPA are eligible to receive a 4.0 University medallion on a crimson ribbon.
Students must have a 4.0 on all OU work and on any work transferred from other institutions, including concurrent enrollment taken during high school. They may wear the medallion during Commencement and Convocation exercises.
In addition, their names will be listed in a special section of the May graduation program, and they will be invited to attend a special 4.0 University medallion presentation.
All 4.0 medallion students are also eligible to wear the gold Academic Distinction hood or the crimson Honors hood with their gown which may be purchased for an additional fee (listed above).
Students who qualify will be notified by their degree-recommending college. University Events will provide information regarding the presentation. Presentations are held during the fall and spring semesters. If students are unable to attend the presentation, medallions will be mailed to you.
Students may be awarded additional stoles and cords based on their membership or participation in organizations. Please consult with your organization's president or adviser to determine if there are stoles or cords and available as well as where they can be purchased or picked up.
An OU stole is available for purchase at Graduation Gear-Up or at the Jostens store in the can be purchased during Graduation Gear-Up or the Jostens store in the Sooner Shop (located in the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 1185 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73069 ) starting on April 4.
The OU Stole is $25.
At one.ou.edu - Recommended deadline is February 15
Tulsa Campus: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 24
HSC Campus: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1 - 2
Norman Campus: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 22 - 25
Find all the details at ou.edu/commencement
Jostens has all you need to commemorate your College achievements and memories.
Order your cap, gown, announcements, and your class ring.
Jostens has all you need to commemorate your College achievements and memories.
Order your cap, gown, announcements, and your class ring.
Jostens has all you need to commemorate your College achievements and memories.
Order your cap, gown, announcements, and your class ring.
University Events has announced safety protocols for graduation ceremonies.
Services are available to those attending ceremonies who may require specific accommodations based on accessibility needs.
Parking is available for guests and graduates in the Jenkins Parking Facility, Asp Avenue Parking Facility, and the Duck Pond Parking Lot.
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All students graduating from the University of Oklahoma must apply for graduation through the Graduation Application link on the Academics tab in one.ou.edu. The link will be available to students if they have earned at least 80 credit hours.
Be sure to apply for the term you are planning to graduate by the term deadline:
Graduation Date | Application Due Date |
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Fall: December Graduation | September 15 |
Spring: May Graduation | February 15 |
Summer: August Graduation | June 1 |
Please contact the Office of Academic Records at (405) 325-2017 regarding questions about the graduation application.
All tuition and fees must be paid before a student can officially graduate and receive the diploma.
For more information about diplomas and academic records requirements, please visit the Academic Records website.
In addition to completing the Graduation Application, visit the Graduate College website for additional information regarding graduate degree completion.
There is no fee for graduation.
College is a marathon and the last stretch can be difficult. Contact the Graduation Hotline for assistance crossing the finish line!
Do you need to get in touch with us? You can reach us through any of the ways below, or contact our staff directly at gps@ou.edu.
Cate Quad 4, Craddock Hall, Third Floor
332 Cate Center Drive
Norman, OK 73019
Email: gps@ou.edu
Phone: (405) 325-0841