The University of Oklahoma has announced its individual college convocations and other end-of-year academic ceremonies.
OU previously announced that OU President David L. Boren will deliver OU’s university-wide Commencement address on Friday, May 11.
Commencement is the ceremony where degrees are officially conferred. Filled with pageantry, it is the time for all 2017-18 graduates to celebrate the culmination of their time at OU. Doctoral degree candidates are recognized individually during this time.
At the college convocations, all other graduates will be recognized individually, have their pictures taken and their diploma covers presented by their dean. Unless otherwise noted, all convocations will be held Saturday, May 12. Some events require tickets and/or have participation guidelines.
For details and the most up-to-date information, please visit ou.edu/commencement/spring-convocation.
College of Allied Health Convocation
4 p.m., T. Howard McCasland Field House, 151 W. Brooks St. Reception prior to Convocation, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave. For questions, contact Office of Academic and Student Services, (405) 271-6588; alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/CurrentStudents/Graduation.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Convocation
4:30 p.m., Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. Open house prior to Convocation,
1 to 3:30 p.m., Gallery, Gould Hall, 130 Gould Hall, 830 Van Vleet Oval. For questions, contact Stephanie Soash, (405) 325-3853 or soash@ou.edu.
College of Arts and Sciences Convocation
9 a.m., Lloyd Noble Center, 2900 S. Jenkins Ave. For questions, contact Paola Lopez, (405) 325-2828 or plopez@ou.edu; ou.edu/cas/news/college-events/may-convocation.
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences Convocation
11 a.m., Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval. Reception will follow immediately in the National Weather Center Atrium, 120 David L. Boren Blvd. Tickets required. For questions, contact Mary Anne Hempe, (405) 325-9035 or mahempe@ou.edu.
Michael F. Price College of Business Convocation
1 p.m., Lloyd Noble Center. Reception immediately following, MidFirst Bank Courtside Club, Lloyd Noble Center. For questions, contact Emily Hulseberg, (405) 325-2500 or emilyh@ou.edu.
College of Dentistry Commencement
2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 131 NW 4th St., Oklahoma City. For questions, contact Jennifer Quan, (405) 271-4435 or Jennifer-Quan@ouhsc.edu.
College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Convocation
10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Reception immediately following, same location. For questions, contact Karen Rucker, (405) 271-4435 or karen-rucker@ouhsc.edu.
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy Convocation
9 a.m., T. Howard McCasland Field House. Reception immediately following in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Candidates must register with MCEE Student Services. For questions, contact Annette Moran, (405) 325-4005 or brynto18@ou.edu; ou.edu/mcee/academics/graduation_information.
Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education Convocation
7 p.m., T. Howard McCasland Field House. For questions, contact Melanie Schneider, (405) 325-4844 or mschneider@ou.edu.
Gallogly College of Engineering Convocation
4:30 p.m., Lloyd Noble Center. Reception immediately following at the Lloyd Noble Center. For questions, contact Julie Dahlgren, (405) 325-1069 or jdahlgren@ou.edu; ou.edu/mcee/academics/graduation_information.
Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Convocation
9:30 a.m., Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center. Tickets required. For questions, contact Jane Custar, (405) 325-7374 or janecustar@ou.edu; ou.edu/finearts/graduation.
College of International Studies Convocation
7 p.m., Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center. Tickets required. For questions, contact Tracy Holloway, (405) 325-1429 or tracyholloway@ou.edu.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Convocation
12:30 p.m., T. Howard McCasland Field House. Reception immediately following, Gaylord Hall, 395 W. Lindsey St. For questions, contact Kathy Sawyer, (405) 325-5226 or ksawyer@ou.edu.
College of Law Convocation
10:30 a.m., Oklahoma Civic Center, 201 N. Walker, Oklahoma City. Graduation Reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, May 11, Boren Atrium/Sneed Lounge, OU College of Law. For questions, contact
Stacey Reynolds, 325-2011 or sreynolds@ou.edu.
College of Law Master of Legal Studies Convocation
1:30 p.m., Oklahoma Civic Center. For questions, contact
Stacey Reynolds, 325-2011 or sreynolds@ou.edu.
College of Professional and Continuing Studies and Aviation Undergraduate Programs Convocation
1:30 p.m., Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center. Candidates must register. Reception will be held starting at 10:30 a.m., Sandy Bell Gallery, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. RSVPs required. For questions, contact Missy Mitchell, (405) 325-2823 or mjmitchell@ou.edu.
College of Medicine Commencement
10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, Meinders Hall of Mirrors, second floor, Oklahoma Civic Center. For questions, contact James F. Albertson, (405) 271-2316 orjames-albertson@ouhsc.edu.
Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing Convocation
7:30 p.m., Lloyd Noble Center. For questions, contact Angela Thomas, (405) 271-2428, or angela-thomas@ouhsc.edu;nursing.ouhsc.edu/CurrentStudents/Graduation.
College of Pharmacy Commencement
10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, Civic Center Music Hall. For questions, contact Tricia Wilhelm, (405) 271-6598 or patricia-wilhelm@ouhsc.edu.
College of Public Health Convocation
10 a.m., National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd St., Oklahoma City. For questions, contact Robin Howell, (405) 271-2308 or robin-howell@ouhsc.edu.
Health Sciences Center Graduate College Convocation
2 p.m., Room 170, David L. Boren Student Union, 1106 N. Stonewall Ave., Oklahoma City. Reception immediately following in the Robert M. Bird Library Foyer. For questions, contact Catina Jordan, (405) 271-2085 or catina-jordan@ouhsc.edu.
Receptions and Recognition Ceremonies
Advanced Programs Graduation Reception
Candidates will be recognized during the Convocation ceremony for the degree-granting college awarding their degree. Degree-granting colleges for Advanced Programs are: College of Arts and Sciences, College of International Studies and the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, as well as at site-specific ceremonies, which may be found at pacs.ou.edu/about/experience/convocation/ou_europe_graduation/.
African American Achievement Celebration
2:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval. For questions, contact Zarah Cobb, (405) 325-3163 orzarah@ou.edu.
American Indian Student Life Academic Achievement Celebration
3 p.m. Friday, May 11, Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center, 624 Asp Ave. For questions, contact Breanna Faris, (405) 325-3163 or farisbr_10@ou.edu.
Latino Life Graduation and Achievement Celebration
5 p.m. Sunday, April 29, Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave. For questions, contact Matt Cancio at (405) 325-3163 or matt.cancio@ou.edu.
Honors College Graduation Reception
4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, David L. Boren Hall, 1300 Asp Ave. For questions, contact Tanya Miller, (405) 325-5291 or maverickly@ou.edu.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation
3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. For questions, contact Craig Hayes, (405) 325-1221 or rchayes@ou.edu.
Student-Athlete Graduation Reception
4 p.m. Friday, May 11, MidFirst Bank Stadium Club, The Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, 180 W. Brooks St. By invitation only. Former student-athletes who have not received an invitation should call (405) 325-8265 for more information. For questions, contact Terri Moyer, 325-8397 ortmoyer@ou.edu.
Graduate College Reception
1 p.m. Friday, May 11, National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd. For questions, contact the Graduate College, (405) 325-3811 or gradinfo@ou.edu; ou.edu/gradweb/events/graduation_reception.
Air Force ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
1 p.m. Friday, May 11, Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Reception immediately following, ROTC Armory, 290 W. Brooks, Norman. For questions, contact Tori Lamoureaux, (405) 325-3211 or torilammy@ou.edu.
Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
9 a.m. Friday, May 11, Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. Reception immediately following, ROTC Armory. For questions, contact Nesha Williams, (405) 325-3212 or nesha.s.williams-1@ou.edu.
Naval ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
11 a.m, Friday, May 11, Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center. Reception immediately following in ROTC Armory. For questions, contact Jennifer Ille, (405) 325-2021 or jille@ou.edu.
Student Veterans Association Graduation Celebration
6 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union. For questions, contact LaDawn Jones, (405) 325-6421 or ladawnjones@ou.edu.
