OU-Tulsa Commencement
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
The 2025 OU-Tulsa Commencement will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds Center on the University of Tulsa campus.
Graduates from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 are invited to participate. Each student's name will be called as they walk across the stage. Masters and Doctoral candidates will be hooded on stage by their faculty.
Regalia is Required
All graduates should wear appropriate caps, gowns, and tassels. Masters and doctoral level students will also be "hooded" as part of the Commencement ceremony, and must have their hood with them so as to be hooded on stage. While the official OU regalia is not required, you will need to be in a black gown. Details on the specific regalia items needed for each level of degree and program on the OU-Tulsa campus can be found in our OU-Tulsa regalia guide.
To purchase regalia, please attend Graduation Gear-Up - date TBA. Graduation Gear-Up will be located in Founders Student Center from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. You will be able to purchase your cap, gown, hood, class rings, diploma frames, and more.
If you cannot attend Graduation Gear-Up, please email TulsaSA@ou.edu to schedule an appointment time to purchase your regalia. You will be required to pay with exact cash or check, so please reach out to the Student Affairs team to figure out your exact cost.
Day-of Instructions
On the evening of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, OU-Tulsa graduates need to check-in at the Reynolds Center between 5:45 - 6:00 p.m. Please enter near the northwest lower level entrance marked "graduates and faculty." Volunteers will check you in and direct you to the designated staging area for your degree program. Please only bring belongings you can discreetly carry with you or place under your seat on the arena floor. Each graduate will be given a card at check-in with their name printed on it; this card will be used to announce your name as you walk across the stage, so please do not lose it.
Safety Protocols
Please note that metal detectors and a carry-in and clear bag policy will be in place at the TU Reynolds Center.
Metal detectors will be located at the main entrance to the venus. Before screening, guests will empty their pockets of cell phones, keys, and metal objects. Medical lanes will be available for guests who require alternate screening methods.
The clear bag policy will be in effect for graduation ceremonies. All carried-in items will be searched by security personnel prior to entering the venue. Prohibited items must be returned to the owner's vehicle or discarded. Items left at the entrance will be discarded. Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession of such items is subject to arrest.
For a full list of permitted and prohitibed items, please see below:
PERMITTED ITEMS
- Approved bags (One bag per person) that are subject to search:
- Clear plastic bags (1 per person) no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (1 per person)
- Clear fanny packs and clear crossbody bags
- Non-transparent clutch wallets no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (1 per person)
- Bags necessary for medical equipment will be searched at marked medical lanes
- No other bags or purses, including diaper bags, are permitted
- Approved family care items (diapers, formula, etc.) must be in a clear plastic bag
- EMPTY, clear plastic water bottles less than 17 oz
- Seat cushions and chair backs smaller than 16" wide and without frames or armrests
- Still Photography Cameras
- Video Cameras
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded, and any unlawful items are subject to confiscation.
- Alcohol (in all forms)
- Baby Seats
- Baby Strollers
- Backpacks, camera bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, purses or binocular cases
- Beach balls, footballs, balls or other sporting equipment
- Coolers, containers or ice chests
- Explosives, firearms or weapons
- Folding chairs or stools
- Food or drink
- Gift-wrapped packages
- Laptops
- Laser pointers
- Personal heaters
- Pets (with the exception of registered service dogs)
- Umbrellas
Photography
A photography team will be on site at the Commencement ceremony. The photographs taken will be available for purchase within a few weeks following the ceremony.
During the ceremony, all guests should stay out of graduate/faculty seating areas in the stadium seating and the arena floor. All aisles should be kept clear as well.
To pre-register with Candid Color, please click here. Registration does not commit you to purchasing photos, but it is the only way to receive proofs of your graduation photos and will speed up the check-in process.
Diplomas & Transcripts
Official diplomas will be mailed to each student's address on file with the University roughly 10-12 weeks after completion of coursework, depending on your campus affiliation (HSC or Norman). Official transcripts may be requested earlier; email the OU-Tulsa Student Enrollment Center for additional information.
Questions or Concerns
Regularly check this website for the most updated information, or contact our office with any questions or concerns.
- Email: TulsaSA@ou.edu
- Phone: 918-660-3100
