Commencement

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Wilson Hall, Suite 3000
371 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48309-4486
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(248) 370-2190

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.

Click or tap to watch the Commencement Rehearsal Video to get an idea of what to expect on the day of Commencement!

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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