Apply for graduation one full term before the expected completion term. This gives you enough time to make any required adjustments once we evaluate your application.

Example: Graduating spring term - File for graduation in winter term.

After applying for graduation, you will be invited to walk in the Commencement Ceremony in June. A detailed packet will be mailed to you in May and is available in the student section in Commencement Ceremony

The evaluation can take up to four weeks. Usually the normal processing time is two weeks depending on the time of the year. Breaks and vacations can alter this time.

Diplomas are mailed out within six weeks AFTER the completion of the term for all graduating students.

If you need to make any changes to your original Graduation Application, fill out a Graduation Application Change Request and return it to the Office of Registration and Records.

View / Download Graduation Application Change Request

Congratulations Class of 2019!

View/Download Class of 2019 photo | unedited version

Class of 2018

View/Download Class of 2018 photo

Class of 2017

View/Download Class of 2017 photo 

PARTICIPATION

Students must arrive by 4 p.m., Friday, June 12 at the Gym in the Athletics Complex to participate in the ceremony.

Participation in the commencement ceremony is optional. However, we encourage you to attend the ceremony to celebrate your achievement. Return the participation reply card to the Office of Registration and Records in the Laverne Murphy Student Center before Friday, May 8, 2020!

REGALIA

Cap & Gown:

Pick up your personal cap and gown in the UCC Bookstore on one of the following days:

(TBA)

If unable to make the regularly scheduled distribution times, you MUST email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange an alternate pick-up time!

Honor Stole:

If you have an accumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher at the end of Winter term, you are eligible to wear the honor stole during the commencement ceremony. Honor stoles will be distributed at the Office of Registration and Records on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 8, 9 & 10, 2020.

The honor stole MUST BE RETURNED to the college after commencement by Monday, June 15,  to the Office of Registration and Records or a $30 fee will be placed on your student account and your transcripts will not be available for release.

DEGREE

The ceremony is to acknowledge your anticipated completion of your degree and does not mean you have graduated. The name you provided on your Graduation Application will be the name printed on your diploma. Your diploma or certificate will be mailed to you within six weeks AFTER the completion of the term.

A diploma cover will be given to you as walk across the stage during the ceremony (This will NOT contain your actual diploma). Graduates not participating in commencement may pick up their diploma cover at the Office of Registration and Records on the following Monday, June 15.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & DEADLINES

EVENT / DEADLINE:	WHERE:	WHEN:
Reply Card Deadline	Registration and Records (Laverne Murphy Student Center)	Friday, May 8
Cap & Gown Pick Up	Bookstore	TBA
Cap & Gown Pick Up	Bookstore	TBA
Cap & Gown Pick Up	Bookstore	TBA
Captivating Photography (optional)	Laverne Murphy Student Center Lobby	Friday, June 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Commencement Day:		Friday, June 12:
Captivating Photography (optional)	Laverne Murphy Student Center Lobby	1 p.m - 4 p.m
Graduate's Official Line-up	Gym (Athletics Complex)	4 p.m.
Processional Begins	Swanson Amphitheater	6 p.m.
Reception	Center of Campus (Compass)	8 p.m.
Return Honor Stole (if applicable)	Gym (Athletics Complex)	8 p.m.
Return Honor Stole (if applicable)	Registration and Records (Laverne Murphy Student Center)	Monday, June 15
Diploma cover Pick Up (if needed)	Registration and Records (Laverne Murphy Student Center)	Monday, June 15

View / Download Detailed Student Graduation Packet

Questions?

Contact the Office of Registration and Records at 541-440-4604

Rain or shine, UCC will hold it's annual commencement ceremony outdoors at the Swanson Amphitheater. The ceremony will start at 6 pm with the graduates entering the amphitheater.

At the end of the ceremony, the recessional will begin (about 8 p.m), where all graduates, friends, family, and faculty are welcome to celebrate at the Campus Center Compass.

Tickets

In the event of severe inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Jacoby Auditorium and tickets will be necessary for attendance due to limited seating.

Each graduate will receive (2) tickets for their adult guests.

Seating

• Seating (approximately 1,000 chairs) is available on a first come, first served basis.
• An area will be cordoned off for persons in wheelchairs.
• Two grassy areas on either side of the seating area will be cordoned off for those wishing to use blankets.
• Lawn chairs will be permitted on the outskirts of the blanket areas (so they don't block the view of others)

Parking

View our Campus Map & Parking Information

Questions?

Contact the Office of Registration and Records at 541-440-4604

Arrive early to allow extra time for parking and for a UCC usher to direct you to a seat (if needed). 

Seating

• Seating (approximately 1,000 chairs) is available on a first come, first served basis.
• An area will be cordoned off for persons in wheelchairs.
• Two grassy areas on either side of the seating area will be cordoned off for those wishing to use blankets.
• Lawn chairs will be permitted on the outskirts of the blanket areas (so they don't block the view of others)

Parking

View our Campus Map & Parking Information

Need additional accommodations?

Guest Accommodations 
Any guest needing additional accommodations, please contact our Security Office at 541-440-7794 prior to the event. If immediate assistance is needed during Commencement Day, please contact our security officers at 541-440-7777.

Student Accommodations
Any graduating student needing accommodations, please contact our Accessibilities Services prior to the event at 541-440-7655.