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Congratulations! By completing your degree at Oakland University, you have reached a significant milestone in your life. We salute you on your accomplishments and wish you well on your future endeavors. Your dedicated hard work in the pursuit of knowledge and professional qualifications will now shape your future as you face the challenges of a changing world. Even though you are making this transition, you will forever remain part of the Oakland University community.

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Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies at the Oakland University Athletic Center O’Rena

Thursday, April 27, Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29, 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023
6 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

School of Business Administration
School of Engineering and Computer Science

Friday, April 28, 2023
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Arts and Sciences 1-Majors Listed Below:

Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work & Criminal Justice
Psychology
Political Science
International Studies
Music, Theatre & Dance
Art & Art History
Modern Languages & Literatures
Philosophy
Writing and Rhetoric
Religious Studies
Women & Gender Studies

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Friday, April 28, 2023
2 p.m.Undergraduate Ceremony
College of Arts and Sciences 2 -Majors Listed Below:

Communications, Journalism and Public Relations
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
English
History
Liberal Studies
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics
Linguistics

Saturday, April 29, 2023
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

School of Education and Human Services
School of Health Sciences
School of Nursing

Saturday, April 29, 2023
2 p.m.
Doctoral and Masters Ceremony (all schools and the college)

University Wide Doctoral and Masters

Tentative Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies at the Oakland University Athletic Center O’Rena

Friday, December 15, 2023
9 a.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Engineering and Computer Science

Friday, December 15, 2023
2 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony

School of Business Administration
School of Education and Human Services
School of Health Sciences
School of Nursing

Saturday, December 16, 2023
9 a.m.
Doctoral and Masters Ceremony (all schools and the college)