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148th Commencement
The University of Tulsa will host in-person commencement events for undergraduate and graduate students on May 6, 2023, at the Donald W. Reynolds Center.
Graduate students (master’s & doctoral) will walk at 10 a.m.
Undergraduate students will walk at 2 p.m.
The program for Saturday’s commencement exercises is available online.
For questions, contact commencement@utulsa.edu.
The Final Bell Party and Bell Ringing hosted by the TU Alumni Association begins at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, on Bayless Plaza. A Champagne toast is at 1 p.m. All graduands are invited to attend with their friends and families.
Some additional events associated with Commencement are listed below.
| EVENT NAME | GENERAL PUBLIC or INVITATION ONLY? | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | CONTACT PERSON | CONTACT EMAIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Natural Sciences Honors & Awards Ceremony | By Invitation Only | April 21, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Great Hall, Student Union | Sharon Greene | sharon-greene@utulsa.edu |
| Countdown to Commencement | Open to All | April 26, 2023 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Great Hall, Student Union | commencement@utulsa.edu | |
| Exercise & Sports Sciences Recognition Reception | By Invitation Only | April 26, 2023 | 5 p.m. | TBD | Eric Wickel | eric-wickel@utulsa.edu |
| Nursing Senior Toast | By Invitation Only | May 4, 2023 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Faculty Club, Student Union | Bill Buron | bill-buron@utulsa.edu |
| Collins College of Business Honors & Awards Ceremony | By Invitation Only | May 4, 2023 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Lorton Performance Center | Alesia Martin | alesia-martin@utulsa.edu |
| Collins College of Business Refreshments | Open to All | May 5, 2023 | All day | Helmerich Hall 215-F | Lisa Martin | alesia-martin@utulsa.edu |
| Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences Breakfast | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | Morning | Great Hall, Student Union | Stephanie Boulden | stephanie-boulden@utulsa.edu |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders Dept. Undergraduate reception | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Mary K. Chapman Center Lobby | Julie Hyland | julie-hyland@utulsa.edu |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders Dept Graduate Reception | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Mary K. Chapman Center Lobby | Kris Foyil | kris-foyil@utulsa.edu |
| Baccalaureate | Open to All Commencement Participants | May 5, 2023 | 11 a.m. | Sharp Chapel | Mary McKee | mary-mckee@utulsa.edu |
| Final Bell Reception | Open to All Commencement Participants | May 5, 2023 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Kendall Bell | Leslie Blanchet | leslie-blanchet@utulsa.edu |
| Final Bell Toast | Open to All Commencement Participants | May 5, 2023 | 1 p.m. | Kendall Bell | Leslie Blanchet | leslie-blanchet@utulsa.edu |
| SLL Graduation Celebration | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 3-4 p.m. | SLL Lounge, Oliphant Hall | TBD | TBD |
| Global Grads (Center for Global Engagement) | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Great Hall, Student Union | Megan Henningsen | mmh2398@utulsa.edu |
| Athletics Reception | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 4-5:30 p.m. | OneOk Club, Chapman Stadium | Schnea Nealy | batessr@utulsa.edu |
| Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Ceremony | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. | Sharp Chapel | Elizabeth Smith | elizabeth-smith-43@utulsa.edu |
| College of Law Hooding | All graduating JD students | May 5, 2023 | 5:00 PM | Reynolds Center | April Fox | april-fox@utulsa.edu |
| Nursing Pinning Ceremony | By Invitation Only | May 5, 2023 | 7 p.m. | 1st Presbyterian Church, Downtown Tulsa | Bill Buron | bill-buron@utulsa.edu |
| TU Grad Party | All Spring 2023 commencement graduates | May 5, 2023 | 7 - 11 PM | Tulsan Athletic Club | TU Student Association | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tu-grad-party-tickets-619417754177 |
| Graduate Commencement Check-In | All graduating master's and doctoral students | May 6, 2023 | 9 a.m. | Reynolds Center, Practice Gym | commencement@utulsa.edu | |
| Graduate Commencement Processional Starts | All graduating master's and doctoral students | May 6, 2023 | 9:45 a.m. | Reynolds Center | commencement@utulsa.edu | |
| Graduate School Pinning Ceremony | For all graduating Master's & Doctoral Students | May 6, 2023 | Immediately following Graduate Commencement Ceremony | Reynolds Center, President's Suite | Caitlin Getchell | caitlin-getchell@utulsa.edu |
| College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Lunch Reception | For all ENS commencement participants | May 6, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Rayzor Hall | Sharon Greene | sharon-greene@utulsa.edu |
| Department of English & Creative Writing Reception | For all graduating English majors and graduate students | May 6, 2023 | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | Zink Hall 354 | Laura Stevens | laura-stevens@utulsa.edu |
| Undergraduate Commencement Check-in | All graduating bachelor's students | May 6, 2023 | 1 p.m. | Reynolds Center, Practice Gym | commencement@utulsa.edu | |
| Undergraduate Commencement Processional Starts | All graduating bachelor's students | May 6, 2023 | 1:45 p.m. | Reynolds Center | commencement@utulsa.edu | |
Watch prior commencement ceremonies
Undergraduate ceremony
Graduate ceremony
Law hooding ceremony