Commencement

2023 commencement

To celebrate the great accomplishments of our graduates, USAO is inviting all graduating seniors to the 2023 ceremony held on April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oval.

Livestream

2023 USAO Commencement from University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma on Vimeo.

Photo Essay

2023 Graduates Photo Essay from University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma on Vimeo.

Outstanding Graduates

School of Visual & Performing Arts

Lacey Dutton

School of Science & Physical Education

Alexandra Delaney Medcalf

School of Social Sciences & Business

Robert Spurlin and Rachel Dennis

School of Education & Speech-Language Pathology

Macoy Ramsey

School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies

Robert Spurlin and Rhiannon Quillin

Distinguished Graduates

Fall: Lacey Dutton

Spring: Alexandra Delaney Medcalf

Watch the presentation!

Mentored Research Scholars

Learn more about the Mentored Research program and our graduates who completed it in 2022 and 2023: https://usao.edu/academics/visual-performing-arts/mentored-research-program.html

Important Dates and Information

Senior Exit Exam

Before your diploma is released, you must complete a Senior Exit Exam. This is specific to your major. Some exits are completed with your department and others are exams administered in the Assessment Office. Contact the Assessment Office in Troutt Hall 318A, by phone at 405-574-1281 or email jware@usao.edu for more information.

Holds

All debts to the university must be cleared, financial aid paperwork completed, and all library materials be returned in order for your diploma and final transcript to be released.

Transfer Credit

Official transcripts for courses taken off campus must be received by May 12, 2023 in order for you to meet graduation requirements for Spring 2023 or August 25, 2023 in order for you to meet graduation requirements for Summer 2023.

Incomplete Grades

If you have an incomplete grade, the grade change form from the instructor must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by May 12, 2023 in order for you to meet graduation requirements for Spring 2023 or August 25, 2023 in order for you to meet graduation requirements for Summer 2023.

Diplomas and Final Transcript

Spring 2023 graduates will be notified in early May and Summer 2023 graduates will be notified in late August when final transcripts and diplomas are ready to be picked up. Diplomas not picked up within the specified time frame will be mailed to the address indicated on your graduation application. USAO is not liable for diplomas once they are mailed.