ODU Graduation Information

Congrats, Graduates!

We know you're ready to take on the world! ODU Graduation Day has two parts, and we hope you will join us for both. Baccalaureate  takes place as a Mass giving thanks for the blessings of our graduates, and Commencement  is the official ceremony where graduates receive their diplomas.

Ohio Dominican University's 120th Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Erskine Oval.

ODU graduates walking onto the Oval for Commencement

Graduate Info

Graduates, let us help you get ready for this milestone moment. Apply for graduation, RSVP for Commencement, order regalia and more here!

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ODU graduate poses for a picture with family after Commencement.

Guest Info

Join your Panther for this exciting day. Get details about the schedule for graduation, seating, parking, photography and more.

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Watch Live

Share in your graduate's big day, no matter where you are! Watch ODU's Commencement ceremony live from the Erskine Oval!

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Students, faculty, staff and guests fill the oval in front of Erskine Hall for Commencement.
President Connie Gallaher stands at a podium on the front steps of Erskine to welcome everyone to Commencement.
President Connie Gallaher gives opening remarks from a podium on the porch in front of Erskine Hall; members of the ODU faculty and guest speakers sit behind her.
Graduates walk from the Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center to the oval in front of Erskine Hall for Commencement.
Graduates walk to the oval in front of Erskine Hall for Commencement.
Sr. Diane Traffas, OP, delivers the opening prayer for Commencement to the students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Ben Factor, graduating with a Master of Education and Educational Leadership, spoke to his fellow graduates, students, faculty, staff, and guests.
The sun is shining brightly down on the graduates from behind Erskine Hall.
An aerial view of the of the oval in front of Erskine Hall on graduation day.
President Gallaher posing for a photo with a new graduate on stage after receiving her diploma.
President Gallaher congratulating a new graduate while handing them their diploma.
An ODU graduate hugs President Gallaher on stage before receiving their diploma.
An ODU graduate celebrates with President Gallaher as he receives his diploma.
An ODU graduate poses for photos with their friends and family on stage after Commencement.
A new graduate posing for photos with friends and family after the ceremony.
Dr. Shonna Riedlinger addressing the crowd at the beginning of the ceremony.
Anastasiia Holovchenko, graduating with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, addresses the crowd during her speech.
A new graduate posing with friends and family while celebrating.

What's Next, Grads?

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Students and recent graduates can still access Handshake with their ODU username and password to make a virtual appointment with a career advisor, as well as search and apply for job opportunities. For additional questions and career support please contact careercenter@ohiodominican.edu or visit ohiodominican.edu/career.