Date & Time:
Saturday, May 8, 2027
2:00 PM
Location:
Arvest Convention Center | Grand Hall
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
Date & Time:
Saturday, May 8, 2027
6:00 PM
Location:
Arvest Convention Center | Grand Hall
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103
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 (pdf).
To purchase regalia, please attend Graduation Gear-Up. Graduation Gear-Up will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. This will be a come-and-go event from 10 AM - 6 PM. You will be able to purchase your cap, gown, hood, class rings, diploma frames, and more. Professional photo opportunities will also be available.
If you cannot attend Graduation Gear-Up, please email TulsaSA@ou.edu to schedule an appointment to purchase your regalia. You will be required to pay with exact cash or check; Student Affairs will inform you of your exact cost prior to your appointment.
More details coming soon.
Please note that metal detectors and a carry-in and clear bag policy will be in place.
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.
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.
Coming soon there will be an opportunity to pre-register with Candid Color. 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.
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 (OUHC or Norman). Official transcripts may be requested earlier; for additional information, please visit the Office of the Registrar transcripts webpage.
Regularly check this website for the most updated information, or contact our office with any questions or concerns.
