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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

OU Extended Campus 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. 

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SPRING 2020 CONVOCATION SCHEDULE

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2020
Time: 8 p.m.
Student Arrival Time: Check in at Wagner Hall at 7 p.m.
Location: McCasland Field House, 151 East Brooks Street
RSVP: Graduates are required to RSVP and will have no guest limit.  RSVP deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2020. RSVP here.
Parking:  Use the lot that is on East Brooks Street and Monnett Avenue or the Field House lot on Jenkins.

Complete Convocation Information

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   Faculty

    Extended Campus North America and Europe Students

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: 7 p.m.
  • Procession Start Time: 8 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 Extended Campus 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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