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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

The OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies expresses sincere appreciation to the family and friends of our graduates! Your support has been invaluable and we look forward to welcoming you to campus for our Commencement and Convocation ceremonies. 

Check out these great graduation gift ideas!

Spring 2023 Convocation Schedule 

Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Student Arrival Time: 11:30 a.m.
Procession Start Time: 12:30 p.m.
Check-in Location: Pitman Hall (inside Catlett Music Center)
Convocation Location: Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall - Catlett Music Center, 500 West Boyd Street, Norman, OK 73019

Students will be allowed to bring eight (8) guests to the convocation ceremony. RSVP Deadline is Friday, May 5 at 5 p.m. centrail time.

Convocation will also be live streamed at 12:30 p.m. View the livestream

Parking is available next to Catlett in the Elm Avenue Parking Garage

Accommodation for Disability

Graduates or guests who require accommodations should contact Missy Mitchell at (405) 325-2823. For more information on accomodations, please refer to the Disability Resource Center.

Convocation Schedule and Information

  • Student Arrival Time: 11:30 a.m.
  • Procession Start Time: 12:30 p.m.

CLEAR BAG POLICY

The approved clear plastic bag size is a maximum of 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. Even those bags are subject to search, although it is anticipated that search times will decrease significantly.

OU policy will allow non-transparent clutch purses that are no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Bags that are necessary for medical equipment will be searched. No other bags or purses, including diaper bags, will be permitted and the limit on bags is one per person.

Complete Clear Bag Policy

Prohibited Items and Searches

Students and guests attending the OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies Convocation ceremony are asked to leave behind certain items that are prohibited because of security or facility regulations.

Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10-inch-by-10-inch) are prohibited. Prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded, and any unlawful items are subject to confiscation.

Other prohibited items include:

  • alcoholic and other beverages
  • balloons
  • banners and signs
  • beach balls
  • explosives
  • fanny packs
  • food and beverages
  • folding chairs or stools
  • Glitter (Do NOT add glitter to anything you bring into the building, including graduation caps or posters.)
  • ice chests, coolers and other similar containers
  • laser pointers
  • all noise makers (e.g., air horns, whistles)
  • pets (other than service animals)
  • umbrellas
  • weapons

Items that are allowed for Convocations only include cameras and video cameras, baby strollers, and baby seats.

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