Ohio Dominican University Graduation

• Apply to graduate here through ODU Online.

How to Participate in the 2021 Commencement Ceremony on May 8

RSVP for graduation here whether or not you plan to attend the Baccalaureate and/or Commencement 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.

Any student whose degree-requirement completion date falls between Dec. 2019 and Aug. 2021 is eligible to participate in the May 2021 ceremony (i.e., you graduated/will graduate in any of the following semesters: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021).

The RSVP deadline to participate in the May 2021 graduation ceremony is April 26, 2021.

RSVP for Graduation Ceremony

Please contact the Registrar’s Office (registrar@ohiodominican.edu) immediately for late applications or RSVPs.

If you have any questions regarding the status of your RSVP, contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@ohiodominican.edu.

• Make sure you have taken, or are taking, all of your required classes and will have all of the required credit hours prior your desired date of graduation in May, August or December. Contact your Academic Advisor or the Registrar’s Office if you would like to review your degree requirements. 
• Apply to graduate through ODU Online.
  
  Application deadlines are: 
  May graduates—March 31
  August graduates—August 1
  December graduates—Oct. 31
• RSVP for the graduation ceremony here whether or not you plan to attend Baccalaureate and/or Commencement. 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 RSVP deadline to participate in the May 2021 graduation ceremony is April 26, 2021.
• Contact the Library at (614) 251-4752 to make sure all fines are paid.
• Contact the Business Office at (614) 251-4550 to make sure all fees/fines are paid.
• If you borrowed federal loan funds, use your FSA ID to access your complete federal loan history and complete Exit Loan Counseling. 
  
  Exit Loan Counseling is required by the federal government and will explain your rights and responsibilities concerning repayment of your loans. If you have any questions, contact the Financial Aid Office at (614) 251-4778 or finaid@ohiodominican.edu.
• Contact  Graduate Admission at (614) 251-4615 to obtain information about graduate programs at Ohio Dominican University.
• Contact Alumni Relations at (614) 253-3502 to stay connected to ODU after you graduate!
• Contact the Computer Helpdesk at (614) 253-3633 to back up your H: drive and sign up for Alumni email forwarding. Please note that your e-mail account will be disabled 60 days after graduation unless you sign up for email forwarding.
• Take the outcomes survey. Recent graduate outcomes data is required by the federal government. We must survey our recent graduates when they graduate plus 3, 6 and 12 months after graduation. Information about job placement and graduate school rates helps the Career Development Center provide high quality career services and allows us to assist students still seeking employment. 
• Keep the Registrar's Office informed of any changes to your name and address.

How can I purchase regalia?
Visit the regalia website ohiodominican.shopoakhalli.com. A limited supply of regalia and souvenirs are available from bookstore. Please call or email for store orders.

Can I still order graduation announcements or class rings?
Yes, our partners at Balfour are still available for announcement and ring orders at balfour.com.

Can I still order diploma frames, gifts, or spirit gear?
Yes, the bookstore website is still open we are processing orders daily.

Have additional questions? Contact us:

• 614-251-4545
• sm761@bncollege.com