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.

Academic Distinction

BSN Graduates

Wear the gold hood over the BSN gown if BOTH:

3.50 Total Cumulative GPA AND 3.50 HSC Nursing GPA (Distinction)
3.75 Total Cumulative GPA AND 3.75 HSC Nursing GPA (Special Distinction)

Note: Academic Distinction will be reviewed using grades posted in the term prior to graduating term. (noted in the program and represented by stoles) Final academic distinction to be posted on official transcripts is reviewed again when the degree is posted.

Please note: An unofficial or official transcript does not list a student's cumulative GPA which is used for undergraduate distinctions. Cumulative GPA will take into consideration all coursework and all attempts. For more information, please visit: https://admissions.ouhsc.edu/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply/Academic-Forgiveness. An official GPA cannot be shared over the phone, but can be requested through emailing the student's official OUHSC email or through presenting a student OUHSC ID in person at the College of Nursing.

Regalia & Gear Up Information: https://www.ou.edu/commencement/graduates/hsc-students-fall

Tulsa Graduation Gear Up Information: https://ou.edu/tulsastudentaffairs/convocation

MSN and DNP Graduates

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

Notes:

Special Distinction will be awarded to those with a 3.75 or higher program GPA.
Academic Distinction will be reviewed using grades posted in the term prior to graduating term .
Final academic distinction is reviewed again when the degree is posted.
*Academic Distinctions noted in the graduation program will be based on grades through Fall. Final distinctions 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:

To Be Announced

Oklahoma City - College of Nursing Room:

To Be Announced

Tulsa:

To Be Announced

Norman - June Frantz Hunt Photography Studio:

To Be Announced