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Academic Attire

Graduates are required to wear academic attire to their graduation ceremony.  can be purchased in-person and online at the Brick & Ivy Campus Store. Please allow 3-5 Business Days for your order to be processed and note that all purchases are final sale; there are no exchanges or returns.

Visit the  to order or pick up items during regular store hours, Monday through Saturday.

Grad Fest 2023

April 4^th and 5^th from 9 am - 5 pm –  Brick and Ivy Campus Store (in-store only)

• Free gift with all cap and gown purchases
• $23 off all diploma frames
• Register to win door prizes from our participating vendors including a $223 gift card to Brick and Ivy!

University and Latin Honors

Students whose academic record the semester prior to their last semester qualifies them for  may wear these awards as part of their graduation regalia.

Students qualifying for Latin Honors will be notified by email and may wear a red and white Latin Honor cord; students completing the Honors College requirements may wear their Honors Medallion, and students graduating from the Honors College with University Honors with Distinction may wear the gold Distinction cord.

Each degree candidate will receive an email from the Registrar's Office requesting they complete the . Completion of this form ensures the diploma(s) is mailed to the correct address after graduation. To change a diploma mailing address after May 13, 2023, the graduate will need to email commencement@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu. Diplomas are mailed out 5-7 weeks after the degree conferral date.

This form also asks degree candidates to select "I WILL" or "I WILL NOT" attend - to indicate their expected ceremony attendance. This greatly assists the university in planning for a commencement.

Even if not planning to attend commencement, this form must be completed.

ߣߣÊÓƵ University now offers  (CeDiploma), and the link will be sent to students around the same time the paper diploma is mailed.

ߣߣÊÓƵ University Parking and Transportation Services encourage commencement attendees to utilize  throughout campus. Lots around Yager Stadium will fill up quickly, and using Park & Ride will allow for quicker egress from Oxford. Disability parking will be available at the West and East Millett lot.

City of Oxford parking regulations are in effect at all times. This includes parking meters on South Campus Avenue and the Uptown district (High Street, Uptown Parking Garage, and side streets), which must be paid Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Overnight parking at the metered spaces on the streets is prohibited between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.

For a complete list of City of Oxford parking regulations, please refer to the .

ߣߣÊÓƵ University is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable commencement experience. If disability-related accommodations are needed to facilitate full participation, please contact the Miller Center by phone at 513-529-1541, TTY-TDD: 7-1-1 or SDS@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu.

Yager Stadium Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in each of the parking lots designated for event parking near Yager Stadium for all ceremonies. A valid state-issued disability placard is required to park in accessible parking spaces. For the Yager Stadium ceremony, accessible shuttle buses will be in operation from each of the parking lots designated for event parking to assist guests to and from the designated drop-off areas at the northwest entrance of Yager Stadium. Please observe the directional signs - guests will be directed to parking locations based upon availability.

Accessible seating is available on the East Stands and the West sideline of the field. Ushers will be available for assistance upon arrival. Wheelchairs are located at Guest Services for transportation to and from seating areas. Guests sitting in the accessible seating area are permitted one companion to accompany them in the accessible seating area.

Millett Hall Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in the West Millett Lot. A valid state-issued disability placard is required to park in accessible parking spaces. An accessible drop off location is also available on the North side of Millett.

Accessible seating is available on the court level and the upper level, both accessible by elevator. Please connect with an usher upon arrival and they will be able to assist you.Wheelchairs are located at Guest Services for transportation to and from seating areas. Guests sitting in the accessible seating area are permitted one companion to accompany them in the accessible seating area.

Goggin Ice Center Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in the Campus Avenue Parking Garage and alongside Oak Street. A valid state-issued disability placard is required to park in accessible parking spaces.

Accessible seating is available all around the upper level of the arena. Please connect with an usher upon arrival and they will be able to assist you. Guests sitting in the accessible seating area are permitted one companion to accompany them in the accessible seating area.

Deaf/Hard of Hearing Access

American Sign Language interpreters and Real-Time captioning will be provided for all ceremonies. Interpreters are best viewed from Section 2 on the west stands as the interpreter stage is located between the 15 and 20 yard line. Live captioning for each ceremony can be viewed on the Jumbotron or accessed on a personal mobile device at:

• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/CommencementCaptions for the Class of 2023 ceremony
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/CCAcaptions for the College of Creative Arts ceremony
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/CLAAScaptions for the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science ceremony
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/CECcaptions for the College of Engineering and Computing ceremony
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/CAScaptions for the College of Arts and Science ceremonies
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/EHScaptions for the College of Education, Health and Society ceremony
• ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu/FSBcaptions for the Farmer School of Business ceremony

Personal Mobility Devices

Individuals in need of a personal mobility device (e.g., manual wheelchair, scooter, etc.) may contact Stateline Medical Equipment at (866) 574-3947 to inquire about rentable equipment available for pick-up or delivery.

Commencement Food Options by ߣߣÊÓƵ Catering

Housing and Residence Hall Accommodations

A limited inventory of traditional residence hall rooms will be available for rental for the evening of Saturday, May 13th to families of graduates.  Descriptions of services and policies are available on the  website. Subject to availability - a sell-out is possible.

RV Space Reservations

RV spaces in the Milett Lot are sold out for the 2023 commencement. You may still register to bring your RV to the Ditmer lot off of 73 by calling the ߣߣÊÓƵ Athletic Ticket Office at 513-529-4295.  

Information, for those that have secured an RV spot, will be sent via email the first week of May.

RV spaces for the 2024 commencement will go On Sale on Wednesday, January 10 at 10 a.m.

Pack light!  Bring only what you need inside Yager Stadium and ceremony venues - bag checks will be set up at all entrances.

Guests are subject to visual inspection of person, parcels, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items. Guests may refuse inspections but management reserves the right to refuse entry. Please plan to leave all non-essential items in your locked vehicle and PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY.

Changes in national, regional, and campus security levels may affect security procedures.

Prohibited Items

As a general rule, any items that obstruct the view of other guests or that can be used as projectiles, that interfere with the comfort of other guests, or are deemed inappropriate/hazardous by stadium security are prohibited.

The following items are not permitted in the stadium or arena for the ceremonies:

• Alcohol and/or Illegal Drugs
• Coolers
• Backpacks
• Metal folding seat cushions
• Seats that clamp onto bleachers
• Clothing with Profane, Inappropriate, or Abusive Language
• Noise Making devices
• Confetti, Streamers, Glitter, Balloons
• Mace or similar substances
• Signs, sticks or poles
• Weapons of any type

Permitted Items

The following items are permitted in the stadium or arena for the ceremonies:

• Service Animals
• Food
• Cameras
• Video recorders
• Binoculars
• Seat cushions
• "Umbrella"-type strollers
• Umbrellas

Reminders for Graduates

• Students need to arrive at Yager Stadium in their cap and gown by 9:45 am
• No food or drinks can be taken on the field
• Silence phone, please
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen
• Ponchos will be provided if it's raining - umbrellas are not permitted on the field

Concessions

Concessions (food and beverage) will be open during the main ceremony (Yager Stadium) on Saturday. Concessions will not be available at the divisional recognition ceremonies on Saturday afternoon and Sunday (at Millett and Goggin).

Tickets

Tickets are not required for any ceremony/recognition event during the weekend.

Gate Opening

Gates open two hours prior to all ceremonies.

Individual Graduate Recognition

The calling of names and walking across the stage takes place at the divisional (college/school) recognition ceremonies. At the main ceremony (Yager Stadium), graduates are recognized as a group by academic division (they are asked to stand by their dean). When a separate PhD hooding ceremony is not scheduled, doctoral students are individually recognized (hooded) at the main ceremony.

Weather

All ceremonies take place rain or shine. Please watch the forecast and plan accordingly -

• Bring a poncho in case of rain
• It can be hot or chilly so layers are best
• Umbrellas are permitted but please be mindful of those sitting around you
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen 
• We provide ponchos to the graduates if raining

Severe Weather

The main ceremony (Yager Stadium) may be shortened and/or canceled in the event of severe weather such as tornado, severe thunderstorm, torrential downpour, etc. Announcements will be made via radio, posting to the ߣߣÊÓƵ website, social media, and the university text messaging system if the main ceremony is canceled or adjusted. All graduating students will be encouraged to attend their divisional ceremonies as scheduled.

Flowers

Flowers will be available to purchase before the ceremony at Yager Stadium.

To further contribute to a safe and efficient environment for all, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the . Guests who are simply picking up their pre-purchased and reserved products will enjoy a contact-free customer experience.

Thank you for your continued patience as we plan for these ceremonies and provide further information as it is available.

• Commencement—General
  513-529-3612 (Office of the President, squanckm@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu)
• Academic Attire/Grad Item Purchases
  513-529-2600 (ߣߣÊÓƵ University Brick & Ivy Store, shop@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu)
• Diplomas, Transcripts, and Eligibility
  513-529-0001 (One Stop, onestop@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu)
• Student Disability Services
  513-529-1541 (The J. Scott and Susan MacDonald Miller Center for Student Disability Services, sds@ߣߣÊÓƵOH.edu)