Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
Saturday, May 17, 2025, Park Center Alumni Arena
- Ceremony A: 9:30 a.m
- Ceremony B: 2:30 p.m.
- Ceremony C: 7 p.m.
Undergraduate Degree Application
Graduates must apply for their degree now through March 1 for their name to appear in the printed program.
Graduates must apply for their degree regardless of participation in the Commencement ceremony. Degree application is accomplished through myRedDragon.
Once at myRedDragon, do the following:
- Enter your ID and password.
- Select the "Student" tab.
- Navigate to the "Registrar" block.
- Scroll to "Degree and Conferral Information."
- Select "Undergraduate Degree Application."
- At prompt for Commencement participation, indicate whether you plan to attend a ceremony.
- If additional information is needed, please refer to the Degree conferral application process.
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" tab 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:
- Art and Art History
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Economics
- English
- Health
- History
- Individualized Degree Program
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Recreation
- Selected Studies
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Sport Management
- Africana Studies
- International Studies
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- 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, 2025 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.