Graduation

College of Nursing Commencement: For more information regarding the ceremony, please click here!

When: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Where: Lloyd Noble Center - 2900 S. Jenkins Ave. Norman, OK 73019

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Doors Open: 1:30 - Please allow adequate time to get through security screening.

Livestream Link: The link to the ceremony will be available at ou.edu/commencement.

OU-Tulsa Commencement:

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Where: Donald W. Reynolds Center at University of Tulsa, 3208 E 8th St. Tulsa, OK

Time: 7 p.m.

Doors Open: 6 p.m.

College of Nursing Pinning (OKC):

It will take place during the Oklahoma City College of Nursing Commencement in Norman.

College of Nursing Pinning (Tulsa):

It will take place during the Tulsa College of Nursing Commencement.

Latin Honorifics

Student Handbook 2024-2025- Graduating with Honors

Academic Distinction for MSN and DNP Graduates

3.75 or Higher Program GPA - Special Distinction

No regalia is to be worn with Special Distinction. MSN and DNP graduates are only eligible for Special Distinction.

Academic distinction will be reviewed using grades posted during the term before graduating. Final academic distinction is reviewed again when the degree is posted.

Academic distinctions noted in the graduation program will be based on grades through the fall. Final distinction to be posted on official transcripts will be reviewed the following spring.

Stoles and Cords

Students may be awarded additional stoles and cords based on their membership or participation in organizations. Please consult with your organization's president or adviser to determine if there are stoles or cords and available as well as where they can be purchased or picked up.

An OU stole is available for purchase at Graduation Gear-Up or the Jostens store in the Sooner Shop (located in the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 1185 ASP Ave, Norman, OK 73019) starting TBD. The OU Stole is $25.

Composites

Lawton:

Date: Wednesday, March 26
Location: OB Sim Lab / Commons South Shepler

Oklahoma City:

Dates: Tuesday, April 8 - Friday, April 11 & Monday, April 14 - Tuesday, April 15
Location: OU Children's Samis Center

Tulsa:

Dates: Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5
Location: Boren Student Lounge

Norman:

Dates: Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, March 9
Location: June Frantz Hunt Photography Studio - 131 24th Ave, NW, Norman, OK 73069

Duncan:

Date: Thursday, March 27
Location: To be announced

To book an appointment with June, https://www.junefrantzhunt.com/book-an-appointment

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