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Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate students holding diploma covers

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, May 17, 2025, Park Center Alumni Arena

  • Ceremony A: 9:30 a.m.
  • Undergraduate reception: 11 a.m., Lusk Field House
  • Ceremony B: 2:30 p.m.
  • Undergraduate reception: 4 p.m., Lusk Field House
  • Ceremony C: 7 p.m.

2025 Ceremony Assignments

Student ceremony assignments are based on the department of their primary major. Students may refer to the Student Information Summary available in the Student Links channel of myRedDragon to determine their primary and secondary major departments.

The assignment of departments to a particular ceremony will rotate each year. Ceremony assignments for departments also may vary depending on fluctuations in departmental enrollment. Ceremony assignments are shown below:

Ceremony A, 9:30 a.m.

  • Art and Art History
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • English
  • Health
  • History
  • Modern Languages
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Recreation
  • Selected Studies
  • Sociology/Anthropology
  • Sport Management

Ceremony B, 2:30 p.m.

  • Africana Studies
  • International Studies
  • Kinesiology
  • Mathematics
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education

Ceremony C, 7 p.m.

  • Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Communication Disorders and Sciences
  • Foundations and Social Advocacy
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Psychology

Note: Ceremony assignments may be subject to change.

Rehearsal

Attend rehearsal Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. in the Park Center Alumni Arena. Instructions for the day of the ceremony, including line-up procedures, will be provided. All candidates for graduation are encouraged to attend. Rehearsal will last approximately 30 minutes.