Commencement activities, including departmental ceremonies, will not be held as in-person events this year. However, the university is working hard on other ways to offer a meaningful experience. Additional details on alternative celebration plans will be released in the coming weeks and updated on the university commencement website. Dates, deadlines, and details listed below will be updated at that time. Regalia and other commencement essentials for photos will be available through The Duck Store at a future date.
The University of Oregon is coordinating with county public health departments, the Oregon Health Authority, and federal health officials to proactively monitor and respond to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to protect the health and well-being of our campus community. You can find the most current information about the university's preparation and response on the UO's coronavirus webpage.
Any graduate student graduating winter, spring, summer, or fall of 2020 may participate in the June 2020 ceremony. Inform your expected guests with these details as soon as possible; lodging is difficult to find after January 1.
Check this page periodically as it will be updated with additional information as Commencement approaches.
How and when to apply for graduation
Guests
There is no charge to attend the commencement ceremony, and no tickets will be required. There is also no limit on the number of guests a graduate may invite. For lodging options, visit Travel Lane County.
Parking and Transportation
Graduates and their guests may park in the Columbia Garage (below the arena, lot 99). The garage will be staffed one hour before the event starts. ADA spots are located inside the parking garage. Additional parking is available at meters around the campus area. Please note that non-metered street parking is limited to two hours, and that vehicles parked beyond two hours are subject to ticketing.
The EmX bus line also runs right next to Matthew Knight Arena. There is no special EmX service related to arena events. Please contact LTD directly for more information at ltd.org or 541-687-5555.
Clear Bag Policy
To enhance public safety and make arena access more efficient, the University of Oregon and the Matthew Knight Arena adopted a clear bag policy. Guests may bring a 12" x 6" x 12" or 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Guests are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy.
Photography
A professional photographer will be on site. The photographer will take photos before, during, and after the ceremony. A group portrait will be taken before commencement. All graduates must meet in front of the Lillis Business Complex for pictures, IN YOUR REGALIA! Exact shoot time to be announced. At the reception, you can ask the photographer take family pictures, friend groups, or pictures with the Duck. All of these pictures will be available for you and your family to order.
Reception
A reception at the Ford Alumni Center (adjacent to Matthew Knight Arena) will immediately follow the ceremony. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Livestream
For family and friends who cannot attend, livestreaming of the event will be available.
MBA, MAcc, and MSF Regalia
If you plan on walking in the commencement ceremony, regalia are required. You can order regalia from The Duck Store from April 15 until June 1. There is a hefty late penalty after May 15, so order early.
Doctoral Regalia
There are several options available for doctoral regalia. The Duck Store makes the following information available so each graduate can make the best choice for his or her individual circumstances. If you are interested in purchasing either the basic black regalia or the official regalia please contact Stacy Miller, the Duck Store's academic regalia coordinator, using the information provided below. Samples of both of these regalia sets are available at the Duck Store.
Stacy Miller
Academic Regalia Coordinator, the Duck Store
smiller@uoregon.edu
541-346-9479
Student-Grade Regalia ($164.95) The student-grade regalia we sell is the closest match to Oregon’s official regalia that we could offer for a budget-conscious price. This set includes tam, tassel, hood, and gown. The gowns come in preset sizes and provide a reasonable fit for most body types. Regular, 1X and 2X sizes are available in heights from 4’ 10” to 6’ 7”. While not intended to be used over the course of a long career, the regalia is nice enough to be used in the future and should last for a few years if stored and cared for properly.
Basic Black Regalia (Starts at $470.90) Basic black regalia is intended to be used over the course of a long career. This regalia is made to measure, providing an excellent fit. This set includes tam, tassel, hood, and gown. This regalia is the standard for non-official regalia and will be acceptable for future use in virtually any circumstance. There are many options for this regalia which can raise the price to more than $500.00.
Official University of Oregon Regalia (Starts at $833.35) In 2010, the University of Oregon approved its official regalia. This set includes a custom green gown with green velvet and the Oregon seal embroidered on the lapels, a green velvet tam, and a hood with green velvet and lemon and emerald satin lining. This regalia is made to measure, providing an excellent fit. The official regalia is intended to be used over the course of a long career. This regalia is very distinctive and will be acceptable for future use in virtually any circumstance. There are a few options available for this regalia which may raise the price to about $850.00.
