OU Health Sciences students participate in commencement in Norman each spring.For additional commencement ceremony information, visit OU Commencement.The Physician Associate and Assistant students have commencement ceremonies at the end of the fall semester. While there are no graduation exercises in August or December, diplomas are awarded three times a year.
Students completing degree requirements during the summer or fall semester may participate in the May graduation exercises the following year. Students who will complete or expect to complete requirements prior to, or by the end of, the following summer session may also, with the academic dean’s permission, participate in the spring commencement.
All students graduating from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences must complete an Online Application for Graduation before a diploma will be issued. The online application must be accessed through the OU Health Sciences Self Service System, and be submitted by the following deadlines:
March 1 – Spring Graduates
July 1 – Summer Graduates
October 1 – Fall Graduates
The responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student. All students are advised to check with their college Student Affairs office to verify that all degree requirements have been satisfied.
