School & Department Graduation Ceremonies Locations

Final Exercises for the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. on the Lawn.  Final Exercises for all other schools will be on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. on the Lawn. School and department graduation ceremonies are held in the afternoon following Final Exercises to recognize graduates individually for their academic accomplishments.  Graduates will be presented with ceremonial scrolls, and the school or department will present various awards. 

The Ph.D. degree in Nursing is awarded through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, however, the candidates for Ph.D. in Nursing will participate in the School of Nursing ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Please select a link below to view the location and time of the school and department ceremonies, as well as the staff contact for each ceremony. The staff contact listed will be able to answer any questions regarding the ceremony.