MIME Graduation Celebration 2026

Mechanical, Industrial, and
Manufacturing Engineering
Graduation Celebration

Friday, June 12, 2026

Celebration event

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gill Coliseum

Information for graduating students:

Parking permits are required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in A, B, or C lots, as well as in any ADA-accessible space.

Student Registration: Like completing your degree, there are a few steps to complete:

  • Registration opens April 15 and closes June 2. Watch your in-box. 
  • This is a public event. Participants may be photographed/videoed.
  • You MUST pre-register to participate.
  • Check-in at Gill Coliseum on Friday, June 12 between 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Please contact christina.olson@oregonstate.edu at least two weeks in advance should you or our guest need any special accommodations.

Other important details about MIME's Graduation Celebration:

  • 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 cap and gown ceremony. Graduation caps and gowns can be purchased from the Beaver Store, or borrow one from a friend. Be sure to order an orange tassel. Graduate students must also purchase a hood.

Information for guests:

  • Doors open around 9:30 a.m. Seating is first come, first served.
  • The Clear Bag policy will be enforced. . If you bring a purse or bag that is not on
    the approved bag list, you will be asked to return the bag to your car.
  • Do NOT bring these items to Gill:
    • 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.
  • There are no concessions during the graduation ceremony. Unopened bottled water are permitted.

  • Parking permits are required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in A, B, or C lots, as well as in any ADA-accessible space. Do not park in R1/R2 lots. Permits can be pre-purchased online or obtained at pay stations located throughout campus. For more information and to purchase your permit, visit: .

International Guests:

  • The Office of the Registrar can provide a Commencement Visa Letter to international students participating in the Commencement ceremony, in order for those students and/or their family members to obtain visas from their country's U.S. Embassy. The Commencement Visa Letter verifies the student's graduation status, ceremony date and attendance information, and a list of invited family members.

For questions or event access assistance, contact Christina Olson, christina.olson@oregonstate.edu.

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.