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.

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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

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

Thursday, May 1, 2025
6 p.m.
Masters/Doctoral (all schools and the college)

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

College of Arts and Sciences 2 - Majors Listed Below:

Communications & Journalism
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
English
History
Liberal Studies
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics
Linguistics

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

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Arts and Sciences 1 - Majors Listed Below:

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

Saturday, May 3, 2025
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

School of Business Administration
School of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Saturday, May 3, 2025
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

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

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