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Information for graduating students

Like completing your degree, there are a few steps to complete. Students can register beginning May 1.

• Register before May 31, 2026.
• This is a public event. Participants will be photographed/videoed.
• You MUST register to participate.
• Check-in at Gill Coliseum at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 12.

Important details about the CCE Graduation Celebration

• Registration opens May 1 and closes May 31.
• Students graduating in summer 2025, fall 2025, winter 2026, spring 2026 and summer 2026 are invited to participate.
• Students are encouraged to attend the School Celebration on June 12 and the on June 13. Diplomas are only awarded at the university ceremony on June 13.
• This is a CCE hardhat (or cap) and gown ceremony. Graduation gowns can be purchased from the Beaver Store or borrowed from a friend. Graduate students may also purchase a hood.

Important Deadlines

• April 21-22: OSU Beaver Store Grad Fair
• May 31: Deadline to RSVP to the CCE Graduation Celebration (registration opens May 1)
• June 1: Deadline to RSVP for OSU Commencement for undergraduates
• June 2: Deadline to submit OSU Commencement Accommodations Requests

Information for Guests

• Only clear bags are allowed in Gill Coliseum. Please refer to ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State Athletics' for specific information on bag restrictions. To speed entry into Gill, travel light.
• Do NOT bring these items to Gill. Refer to ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State Athletics' for additional information.
  • Balloons – minimum fine of $150/balloon
  • Wrapped gifts
  • Alcohol/drugs
• Please be advised, this is an athletics venue. Guest seating is not built for comfort.
• This is a public event. Participants may be photographed/videoed.
• Empty water containers and unopened bottled water are permitted.
• Parking is free in most lots except in metered/reserved parking spaces. Do not park in R1/R2 lots.

Photography Notice: Photos may be taken at this event and potentially used in ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓpromotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓand the College of Engineering to use these photographs.