Fall 2025 Commencement Fair

Saturday, November 15, 2025 ~ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 (Students only need to attend for approximately 30 minutes)

The Commencement Fair is located in the Oakland Center, Banquet Rooms

• Please attend the fair only if you are a graduate participating in one of the December 2025 ceremonies.
• You can attend the fair at any time within the designated hours. Your total time commitment will be approximately 30 minutes.
• Guest tickets are required for commencement, and it is mandatory that they be picked up at the Commencement Fair. A photo ID (OU ID or Driver's License) is needed to pick up your tickets. (Students who are participating in commencement will not need a ticket)
• You can purchase your commencement regalia at the OU Gear Shop on the main level of the Oakland Center. You may also purchase your regalia online by visiting the OU GEAR Shop website.
• Update your information with the Career and Life Design Center and Alumni Engagement.
• Learn how to leave a legacy with a Class Gift.

Tickets

• All guests, including children ages three and up, need to have a ticket to attend Commencement. Guest tickets for Commencement are free and must be picked up at the Commencement Fair.
  
  Lost and stolen tickets will not be replaced. Do not lose your tickets.
  
  
• Graduates do not need a ticket.
• Each student will be allocated 4 You will be notified one week before the ceremony if there are additional tickets available. You must request the additional tickets, as the email will only go to graduates who requested additional tickets.
• A photo ID (OU ID or Driver's License) is needed to pick up your tickets.
• If you are unable to attend one of the fairs and need someone else (a proxy) to pick up your tickets please have them bring a printed copy of your photo ID AND a printed letter stating you are permitting them to pick up your tickets, they will also need to show their photo ID to the ticket table attendant. (Please note, that we will need to keep a copy of the letter with a copy of your photo ID, please print it out, we are unable to accept it via phone or email).
• We understand that life happens, so if you can not attend the fairs, we will email all students on November 17, 2025, with additional details and information. There is no need to email or contact us at this time.

Please note that space and capacity in the OU Credit Union Orena is limited and must accommodate all graduates and their families.

Special Accommodations

Special accommodations are made for accessibility needs at each ceremony. Please contact the Office of the Provost at (248) 370-2190 if you have specific seating requirements or if you will need assistance ascending and descending the stage during the ceremony.