Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Graduation Celebration
Friday, June 12, 2026
Celebration event
3 to 5:30 p.m., Gill Coliseum
Information for graduating students:
Like completing your degree, there are a few steps to complete.
- This is a public event. Participants will be photographed/videoed.
- You MUST register to participate.
- Check in at Gill Coliseum on Friday, June 12, 2026, no later than 2 p.m.
- The event will be live streamed.
Important details about the EECS Graduation Celebration
All students who register and attend the event in person will have their names read.
All students who have completed a degree in ECE, CS or AI during summer 2025, fall 2025, winter, 2025, or spring 2026 are invited to participate in person.
Students are encouraged to attend the school celebration on June 12 and the University Commencement Ceremony on June 13. Diplomas are only awarded at the university ceremony on June 13.
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.
There is no limit. Invite as many guests as you wish. Guests do not need a ticket for admission.
The YouTube 2026 livestream link will post here about a month prior to the event.
To give you an idea of what to expect, watch the 2025 EECS Graduation Celebration.
2025 EECS Graduation Celebration
For questions or ADA accommodation, contact abigail.mather@oregonstate.edu
Photography Notice: Photos will be taken at this event and potentially used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow Oregon State University to use these photographs. If you don't want your photo taken, please let the organizers know. Thank you.
Schedule
Parking permits are required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in A, B, or C lots, as well as in any ADA-accessible space. Do not park in R1/R2 lots. Permits can be pre-purchased online or obtained at pay stations located throughout campus. For more information and to purchase your permit, visit: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/visitors.
When you arrive at Gill Coliseum on June 12 at 2 p.m., check in, then join the other graduates who are lining up. Wear comfortable shoes. This is a cap-and-gown event.
- 2 p.m. - Be at Gill Coliseum
- 3 p.m. - EECS graduation celebration begins
Doors open at 2 p.m. ADA access doors open at 1:45 p.m. 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. Expect security to search your bag.
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
Empty water containers and unopened bottled water are permitted. Grab and go beverages and snacks can be purchased on Gill Coliseum’s second floor.
Since this is a public event, participants will likely be photographed/videoed. The event will also be livestreamed, and recorded for your convenience.
Parking permits are required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., in A, B, or C lots, as well as in any ADA-accessible space. Do not park in R1/R2 lots. Permits can be pre-purchased online or obtained at pay stations located throughout campus. For more information and to purchase your permit, visit: https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/visitors.
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Please be advised, this is an athletics venue. Guest seating is not built for comfort.
Contact abigail.mather@oregonstate.edu at least two weeks in advance should you have questions.
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 U.S. Embassy. The Commencement Visa Letter verifies the student's graduation status, ceremony date and attendance information, and a list of invited family members.