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Commencement

Congratulations! By completing your degree at Oakland University, you have reached a significant milestone in your life. We salute you on your accomplishments and wish you well on your future endeavors. Your dedicated hard work in the pursuit of knowledge and professional qualifications will now shape your future as you face the challenges of a changing world. Even though you are making this transition, you will forever remain part of the Oakland University community.

Click or tap to watch the Commencement Rehearsal Video to get an idea of what to expect on the day of Commencement!

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Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies at the OU Credit Union O’Rena

Friday, December 13, 2024
6 p.m.
Masters/Doctoral (all schools and the college) 

Saturday, December 14, 2024
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • College of Arts and Sciences

Saturday, December 14, 2024
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education and Human Services
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Nursing
Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies at the OU Credit Union O’Rena

Thursday, May 1, 2025
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

CAS 2

•    Communications, Journalism and Public Relations
•    Biological Sciences
•    Chemistry
•    Environmental Science
•    English, Creative Writing & Film
•    History
•    Liberal Studies

Thursday, May 1, 2025
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

BIS

CAS 1

•    Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work & Criminal Justice
•    Psychology
•    Political Science
•    International Studies
•    Music 
•    Theatre 
•    Dance
•    Art & Art History and Graphic Design
•    Modern Languages & Literature
•    Philosophy
•    Writing and Rhetoric
•    Religious Studies
•    Women & Gender Studies

Friday, May 2, 2025
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science

Friday, May 2, 2025
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • School of Education and Human Services 
  • School of Health Sciences 
  • School of Nursing 

Saturday, May 3, 2025
9 a.m.
Masters/Doctoral (all schools and the college)

Tentative Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies at the OU Credit Union O’Rena

Friday, December 12, 2025
5 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • School of Nursing

Saturday, December 13, 2025
9 a.m.
Masters/Doctoral (all schools and the college) 

Saturday, December 13, 2025
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education and Human Services
  • School of Health Sciences 
Tentative Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies at the OU Credit Union O’Rena

Thursday, April 30, 2026
5 p.m.
Masters/Doctoral (all schools and the college)

Friday, May 1, 2026
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • School of Education and Human Services 
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Nursing 

Friday, May 1, 2026
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Engineering and Computer Science

Saturday, May 2, 2026
9 a.m.
CAS 1

  • Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work & Criminal Justice
  • Psychology
  • Political Science
  • International Studies
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Art & Art History and Graphic Design
  • Modern Languages & Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Writing and Rhetoric
  • Religious Studies
  • Women & Gender Studies

Saturday, May 2, 2026
2 p.m.
CAS 2

  • Communications, Journalism and Public Relations
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • English, Creative Writing & Film
  • History
  • Liberal Studies
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Physics
  • Linguistics

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371 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48309-4486
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