Event summary:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Celebration event
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gill Coliseum
Reception
1-2 p.m., Parker Plaza (in front of Reser Stadium)
Information for graduating students:
There is no charge for parking, but do not park in metered/reserved spaces or lots marked R1/R2.
Student Registration: Like completing your degree, there are a few steps to complete.
- Registration will open April 15 and close May 30. Watch your in-box.
- This is a public event. Participants will be photographed/videoed.
- You MUST pre-register to participate.
- Check-in at Gill Coliseum on Friday, June 13 between 10:00 am-10:30 am
- Please contact us at least two weeks in advance should you or our guest need any special accommodations.
Other important details about MIME Graduation Celebration:
- Students who have graduated or will graduate in Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 can participate.
- Students are encouraged to attend the School Celebration on June 13 and the University Commencement Ceremony on June 14. Diplomas are only awarded at the university ceremony on June 15.
- 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.
Information for guests:
There is no charge for parking, but do not park in metered/reserved spaces or lots marked R1/R2.
- Doors open around 10 am. Seating is first come, first served.
- Only clear bags are allowed in Gill Coliseum, and there will not be a gear check during this event. If you bring a purse or any other bag that is not clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag you will be asked to return the bag to your car.
- Do NOT bring these items to Gill.
- 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.
- There are no concessions during the graduation ceremony. There will be a brief reception afterwards at Parker Plaza in front of Reser Stadium (map). It’s our understanding water bottles and unopened bottled water are permitted.
- Parking is free in most lots except in metered/reserved parking spaces. Do not park in R1/R2 lots.
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.
For questions or event access assistance, contact Christina Olson, christina.olson@oregonstate.edu.
Photography Notice: Photos may 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 and the College of Engineering to use these photographs.