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WinterCommencement
Ohio Dominican University Graduation
Congratulation, Graduates! We know you're ready to take on the world!

ODU Graduation 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 of prayers for their continued success in life. Commencement is the official ceremony where graduates receive their diplomas.

  • Graduation

    Graduate Info

    Apply for graduation, RSVP for commencement, buy your cap and gown, and more.

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  • Graduation information

    Tickets & Guest Info

    How to get your tickets, where guests can park, photography guidelines and more.

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  • Graduation

    Watch Graduation

    Watch a live feed in the Student Center, Alumni Hall Community Room or on your computer.

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  • Spring 2015 Graduation
    • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
    • Time: 11 a.m. Doors to Alumni Hall open at 10:30 a.m.
    • Location: Alumni Hall
    • Graduate Line-Up: 10:30 a.m. in Griffin Student Center, 2nd Floor
  • RSVP for Graduation
    You must RSVP for graduation whether or not you plan to attend the ceremony.

    RSVPs are required in order to purchase a cap and gown, walk in either ceremony, and to ensure that you will have tickets for commencement.

    The deadline for the May 2015 commencement ceremony is Monday, April 27.

    Tickets will be available for pick-up beginning Thursday, April 30, at 11 a.m.

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  • Rehearsal & New Alumni Reception

    Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all graduates.

    • Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015
    • Time: 5:15 p.m.
    • Location: Griffin Student Center, Rooms 258/259/260
    New Alumni Reception

    Following graduation rehearsal, ODU's Alumni Association invites you to stay for a Welcome Reception to honor you, our newest alums!

    Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served in the Griffin Student Center food court.

  • Baccalaureate

    Baccalaureate at Ohio Dominican University takes place as a Mass giving thanks for the blessings of our graduates and of prayers for their continued success in life.

    • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
    • Time: 9 a.m.
    • Location: Alumni Hall

    Mass includes the traditional Baccalaureate sermon and may include other ceremonies. All graduates are invited to this Mass regardless of religious background. Your presence and participation are welcome and encouraged! 

    Although communion is reserved to Catholics in good standing, participation in the Scripture readings, prayers, hymns, and intercessions is considered appropriate and is encouraged. 

    Graduates may wear their robes to Baccalaureate. Continental breakfast will follow the service.

    Doors to Alumni Hall will re-open for Commencement at 10:30 a.m.