Events

Important details about EECS Graduation Celebration

• School of EECS students who plan to participate must register to have your name read.
• Students who have graduated or will graduate Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022, or Summer 2022 can participate.
• Students are encouraged to attend the School Celebration on June 10 and the University Commencement Ceremony on June 11. Diplomas are only awarded at the university ceremony on June 11.

• This is a cap and gown ceremony. Graduation caps and gowns can be purchased from the Beaver Store, or borrow one from a friend. Be sure to order an orange tassel. Graduate students must also purchase a hood.

Please contact us at least two weeks in advance should you or your guests need any special accommodations.

Guests

• Doors open around 1:15 pm. Guests should arrive early and be prepared to wait out in the weather. Seating is first come, first served. Wear comfortable shoes; you will likely have to wait in line.
• Only clear bags are allowed in Gill Coliseum. Please refer to Oregon State Athletics' clear bag policy for specific information on bag restrictions. To speed entry into Gill, travel light.
• Do NOT bring these items to Gill. Refer to Oregon State Athletics' approved items list for additional information.
  • Balloons – minimum fine of $150/balloon
  • Wrapped gifts
  • Alcohol/drugs
• Please be advised, this is an athletics venue. Guest seating is not built for comfort.
• This is a public event. Participants will likely be photographed/videoed.
• Beverages:
  • There are no concessions. There is a brief reception afterwards.
  • Empty water containers and unopened bottled water are permitted.
  • Dutch Brothers is on 26th, across from the Coliseum.
• Parking is free in most lots except in metered/reserved parking spaces. Do not park in R1/R2 lots.
• Please contact us at least two weeks in advance should you need any special accommodations.

International Guests

• The Office of the Registrar can provide a Commencement Visa Letter to international students participating in the Commencement ceremony, in order for those students and/or their family members to obtain visas from their country's US Embassy. The Commencement Visa Letter verifies the student's graduation status, ceremony date and attendance information, and a list of invited family members.