Information for graduates

EVENT NAME	GENERAL PUBLIC or INVITATION ONLY?	DATE	TIME	LOCATION	CONTACT PERSON	CONTACT EMAIL
Engineering and Natural Sciences Honors & Awards Ceremony	By Invitation Only	April 21, 2023	6 p.m.	Great Hall, Student Union	Sharon Greene	sharon-greene@ducaudio.com
Countdown to Commencement	Open to All	April 26, 2023	10 a.m.-4 p.m.	Great Hall, Student Union		commencement@ducaudio.com
Exercise & Sports Sciences Recognition Reception	By Invitation Only	April 26, 2023	5 p.m.	TBD	Eric Wickel	eric-wickel@ducaudio.com
Nursing Senior Toast	By Invitation Only	May 4, 2023	5:30-7 p.m.	Faculty Club, Student Union	Bill Buron	bill-buron@ducaudio.com
Collins College of Business Honors & Awards Ceremony	By Invitation Only	May 4, 2023	5:30-7:30 p.m.	Lorton Performance Center	Alesia Martin	alesia-martin@ducaudio.com
Collins College of Business Refreshments	Open to All	May 5, 2023	All day	Helmerich Hall 215-F	Lisa Martin	alesia-martin@ducaudio.com
Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences Breakfast	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	Morning	Great Hall, Student Union	Stephanie Boulden	stephanie-boulden@ducaudio.com
Communication Sciences & Disorders Dept. Undergraduate reception	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	9:30-10:30 a.m.	Mary K. Chapman Center Lobby	Julie Hyland	julie-hyland@ducaudio.com
Communication Sciences & Disorders Dept Graduate Reception	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	10:30-11:30 a.m.	Mary K. Chapman Center Lobby	Kris Foyil	kris-foyil@ducaudio.com
Baccalaureate	Open to All Commencement Participants	May 5, 2023	11 a.m.	Sharp Chapel	Mary McKee	mary-mckee@ducaudio.com
Final Bell Reception	Open to All Commencement Participants	May 5, 2023	12:30-2 p.m.	Kendall Bell	Leslie Blanchet	leslie-blanchet@ducaudio.com
Final Bell Toast	Open to All Commencement Participants	May 5, 2023	1 p.m.	Kendall Bell	Leslie Blanchet	leslie-blanchet@ducaudio.com
SLL Graduation Celebration	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	3-4 p.m.	SLL Lounge, Oliphant Hall	TBD	TBD
Global Grads (Center for Global Engagement)	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	3:30-4:30 p.m.	Great Hall, Student Union	Megan Henningsen	mmh2398@ducaudio.com
Athletics Reception	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	4-5:30 p.m.	OneOk Club, Chapman Stadium	Schnea Nealy	batessr@ducaudio.com
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	4:30 p.m.	Sharp Chapel	Elizabeth Smith	elizabeth-smith-43@ducaudio.com
College of Law Hooding	All graduating JD students	May 5, 2023	5:00 PM	Reynolds Center	April Fox	april-fox@ducaudio.com
Nursing Pinning Ceremony	By Invitation Only	May 5, 2023	7 p.m.	1st Presbyterian Church, Downtown Tulsa	Bill Buron	bill-buron@ducaudio.com
TU Grad Party	All Spring 2023 commencement graduates	May 5, 2023	7 - 11 PM	Tulsan Athletic Club	TU Student Association	http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tu-grad-party-tickets-619417754177
Graduate Commencement Check-In	All graduating master's and doctoral students	May 6, 2023	9 a.m.	Reynolds Center, Practice Gym		commencement@ducaudio.com
Graduate Commencement Processional Starts	All graduating master's and doctoral students	May 6, 2023	9:45 a.m.	Reynolds Center		commencement@ducaudio.com
Graduate School Pinning Ceremony	For all graduating Master's & Doctoral Students	May 6, 2023	Immediately following Graduate Commencement Ceremony	Reynolds Center, President's Suite	Caitlin Getchell	caitlin-getchell@ducaudio.com
College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Lunch Reception	For all ENS commencement participants	May 6, 2023	11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Rayzor Hall	Sharon Greene	sharon-greene@ducaudio.com
Department of English & Creative Writing Reception	For all graduating English majors and graduate students	May 6, 2023	11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.	Zink Hall 354	Laura Stevens	laura-stevens@ducaudio.com
Undergraduate Commencement Check-in	All graduating bachelor's students	May 6, 2023	1 p.m.	Reynolds Center, Practice Gym		commencement@ducaudio.com
Undergraduate Commencement Processional Starts	All graduating bachelor's students	May 6, 2023	1:45 p.m.	Reynolds Center		commencement@ducaudio.com

Both Commencement ceremonies will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds Center located at 3208 E. 8th St, Tulsa OK 74104.

Graduates are asked to proceed to the Practice Gym on the lower level for check in during their designated commencement time.

Please only bring your cap and gown with you and leave your coats and purses at home or with family members, there is no place to store your personal belongings during the various ceremonies.

 

Graduate Commencement (Master’s & Doctoral Students) 

Student check-in for the Graduate Commencement ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Reynolds Center Practice Gym.

The processional will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m., so your family and friends will want to be in their seats prior to this time.

 

Undergraduate Commencement

Student check-in for the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony begins at 1:15 p.m. in the Reynolds Center Practice Gym.

The processional will begin promptly at 1:45 p.m., so your family and friends will want to be in their seats prior to this time.

Commencement 2023 photos will be provided by Candid Color Photography.

To access photos after the event, participants MUST pre-register BEFORE crossing the stage.

Online registration can be found here.

Be prepared to to provide contact information and a recent selfie.  The selfie must be a clear picture of your face (with no one else in the photo).  This will be used with CCP’s face match technology to send all your graduation photos directly to your cell or email after graduation.

Due to a limited number of wheelchair ADA seats on the top level of the Concourse, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage those needing ADA seating and access to arrive as early as possible.

A limited number of ADA and VIP parking spaces are available in the Lorton Village Apartment Lot and the Reynolds Center Lot.  An elevator is available on the lower level of the Reynolds Center for those accessing these lots. Guests who need its use should enter through the doors labeled graduates and faculty on the westside of the building.  An usher will be present to help guests find open seats.

An accessible parking mini lot is also available in the southern portion of the Reynolds Commuter Lot.  Please show a state issued parking placard to gain access to the mini lot. To enter the Reynolds Center from this lot, walk west, following the sidewalk and signage around the southern side of the Reynolds Center to Chapman Plaza.  The main entrance to the Reynolds Center will be on the right.  Ushers will be available at the concourse entrance to assist guests from this lot as well.

Review a map of campus.

The University of Tulsa will have a live webcast of the commencement ceremony.  Your friends and family who are unable to attend the event in person may view it by going to the University of Tulsa’s website: http://feminist.ducaudio.com/commencement/webcast/

Sign language interpreters will be on the left side of the stage, “house right”.  There will be reserved seating available.  There is also reserved ADA seating on the concourse level of the arena.  An elevator is available on the lower level of the Reynolds Center, guests who need its use should enter through the doors labeled graduates and faculty on the westside of the building.  An usher will be present to help guests find open seats.

Please let me know if you have any questions and consider forwarding this email to your parents or family members who might find the information useful.

If you are planning to attend the May 6th Commencement events and missed the order deadline on April 12th, you can visit the University Bookstore on the 2nd Floor of the Allen Chapman Student Union. There are a limited number of extra regalia items available for purchase.   If they do not have regalia available that meets your needs, please contact commencement@ducaudio.com and we will direct you to alternative options available on Amazon.