NORMAN, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma will hold 10 college convocation ceremonies Dec. 15-16 to honor the achievements of its fall graduates.
Nearly 2,400 graduation candidates will participate in the December 2023 ceremonies, where they will be recognized individually, have their pictures taken and their diplomas presented by their dean.
“We congratulate all of our fall graduates on their remarkable accomplishments,” said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. “We eagerly await the positive impact they will undoubtedly make as they join the thousands of graduates who are part of the OU alumni family.”
Colleges hosting a December convocation on the OU Norman campus have been assigned a specific ceremony time and location, and all ceremonies will be livestreamed. For more information, visit ou.edu/commencement.
VENUE SECURITY
In an effort to make the convocation ceremonies as safe as possible, the following security procedures will be in place.
All guests and graduates will pass through a security screening before entry to the graduation venue, with medical lanes available for those who require alternate screening methods.
The clear bag policy is also in effect. The approved clear tote bag size is a maximum of 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches. One-gallon clear plastic storage bags and non-transparent clutch purses that are no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches will also be allowed. Bags that are necessary for medical equipment will be searched at marked medical lanes at each gate. No other bags or purses, including diaper bags, will be permitted. The limit on bags is one per person.
Express lanes will be available for those who do not bring bags to the venue.
Items that are allowed for graduation ceremonies include:
Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded, and any unlawful items are subject to confiscation.
Security officers will search all bags before attendees are permitted to enter. Those with prohibited items will be asked to return items to their car. Items left at the entrance will be discarded.
Guests are also reminded that all OU facilities are tobacco, electronic cigarette and vaping device-free. The use of all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices is prohibited anywhere on the OU grounds or campus.
For more information on OU’s December Convocation Ceremonies, visit ou.edu/commencement or email commencement@ou.edu.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. OU was named the state’s highest-ranking university in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent Best Colleges list. For more information about the university, visit ou.edu.