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Graduation

Ready to Graduate?

View Graduation Deadlines for the current and upcoming semesters.

Run your Graduation Checklist first! The graduation application and all other required steps are located here. You can also use this application to check your graduation status.
 

A guide to complete the Graduation Checklist can be found below. To view these documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download.

Commencement Ceremonies

Whether you are a first-time graduate, graduate student, parent or UC faculty member joining in the celebration, this will be a memorable day for you. Find details and information on the Commencement website.

Summer 2024 Commencement Ceremony 

Congratulations Summer 2024 graduates!  Summer 2024 Commencement Ceremony information can be found on the Commencement website. Questions about the recorded ceremony and pictures can be directed to comminfo@ucmail.uc.edu.

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony Details

The university will host Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on December 13, 2024 at 3 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM. More information can be found on the Commencement website. 

Purchasing Regalia

Any graduating student may purchase regalia, regardless of their ceremony participation. 

Doctoral Regalia

Doctoral students participating at the ceremony are only permitted to wear the red UC regalia.

Fall 2024

Standard-quality doctoral regalia is posted on Jostens.com. The last day to order standard-quality regalia through the Jostens website is November 7, 2024 by 5:00 PM.

Doctoral students interested in UC's custom fine-quality regalia can either order online through Jostens website or at the bookstore.  The last day to order fine-quality regalia through the link is October 31st by 5:00 PM, to have it shipped prior to graduation. 

Inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Smith-Hunter or Shane Zaleski; call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 1387026@follett.com.

Master Regalia

Fall 2024

Master regalia is posted on Jostens.com. The last day to order master regalia through the Jostens website is November 7, 2024 by 5:00 PM.

Inquiries can be directed to Jennifer Smith-Hunter or Shane Zaleski; call UC Bookstore at 513-556-1700 then press 3 or email them at 1387026@follett.com.

After Graduation