The Lundquist College of Business graduate commencement ceremonies are held separately from the main University of Oregon commencement ceremony that takes place at Autzen stadium. Students are invited to participate in both their program ceremony and the main UO ceremony. All ceremonies this year are being held in-person but will have livestreaming available for remote viewing.

Lundquist College Undergraduate Programs Commencement Ceremony

Monday, June 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m. PT
Matthew Knight Arena
Reception to follow at the Lillis Business Complex

All business and accounting undergraduate students in the class of 2025 (those earning their degree in fall 2024, winter 2025, spring 2025, summer 2025, and fall 2025) may participate in the June 2025 Lundquist College of Business ceremony. 

Please note that a clear bag policy is in effect for Matthew Knight Arena. Guests and grads are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy or medical needs.

Graduation Checklist

Make sure to check and read your Canvas and UO e-mail announcements frequently for commencement updates!
 

Step One: Apply to Graduate

Deadline: April 27

You must apply to graduate on DuckWeb. Do this by April 27 to be listed in the printed program for the Lundquist College of Business commencement ceremony.

Apply for the term in which you will actually finish your degree. Only indicate spring as your graduation term if you will complete your entire program in the spring. Indicating spring will result in your being classified as a Community Education Program (CEP) student beginning summer 2025. Your status as a CEP student blocks you from registering for upper-division business courses and limits you to just eight credits.

Be sure to enter a mailing address where we can send your diploma four to six weeks following commencement.

Apply to Graduate on DuckWeb
 

Step Two: Register to Participate in the Lundquist College Commencement Ceremony

Deadline: May 25

All students wishing to participate in the Lundquist College commencement ceremony must register via Tassel by May 25 in order to do so. Registering for the ceremony is in addition to applying for your degree on DuckWeb. Ceremony participation is open to all fall 2024, winter 2025, spring 2025, summer 2025, and fall 2025 graduates. Registration will be open from May 5 to May 25. On May 5, you will receive an email from noreply@tassel.com with instructions for registering. You will not be recognized in the Tassel system until you receive this email. Those who miss the deadline will be able to check in manually at the ceremony.

Step Three: Purchase Your Graduation Gear

Announcements, caps, gowns, and other graduation must-haves can be purchased at the UO Duck Store. Announcements and regalia, including honors cords for students graduating with honors, are available at the information center on the store's main floor. The Duck Store will also host an onsite grad fair with vendors April 7–9, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

For those who hold Beta Gamma Sigma honors, honor cords may be purchased online via the Beta Gamma Sigma store.

(Interested in donating your cap and gown after graduation? The UO Duck Store will collect donated regalia and give it to the High School Equivalency Program. Questions should be directed to The Duck Store.)
 

Step Four: Request Accommodations (Optional)

If you have questions about or requests for personal accommodations during the Lundquist College ceremony (i.e. mobility concerns or need for an interpreter), please contact Krissy Hemphill at khemphil@uoregon.edu right away. Matthew Knight Arena has plenty of ADA seating available for guests and the ceremony will use closed captioning.
 

Step Five: Share Details with Family and Friends

Help family and other guests who may be joining you for the ceremony stay informed by sharing the following links:

• Lundquist College commencement ceremony information and updates (this page)
• UO commencement ceremony information and updates
• UO commencement ceremony livestream (for those unable to attend in person)

NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: Families of international students needing verification of their student's graduation for travel purposes should contact the UO International Student and Scholar Services.
 

Step Six: Complete the First Destination Survey

Deadline: June 15

Whether you have a job, graduate school plans, or are still exploring your options, complete your First Destination survey by June 15. If you're still looking for a job, the Mohr Career Services team and the University of Oregon's Handshake resource are available to help. Students can continue to use Mohr Career Services for their job search needs up to six months after graduating.

Complete the Survey

Commencement Day

Commencement Schedule

The Lillis Business Complex is open to visitors from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. — University-wide ceremony at Autzen Stadium
• 11:45 a.m. — Lundquist College graduates check in at Matthew Knight Arena (west entrance)
• 12:15 p.m. — Doors open for general public (use north or east entrances)
• 1:00 p.m. — Lundquist College of Business ceremony at Matthew Knight Arena
• 3:00 p.m. — Reception in Lillis Business Complex
   

Commencement Day Instructions

1. Arrive at 11:45 a.m. to the west entrance of Matthew Knight Arena. Please note: a clear bag policy is in effect at Matthew Knight Arena. Guests are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy or medical needs. For additional details on the clear bag policy, visit the website here.
2. Pick up your name card. Your name card is required to enter the line-up area and is your ticket to the stage. Students are not required to sit in alphabetical order, so if you'd like to sit with someone, be sure they are immediately in front of or behind you when you line up before entering the auditorium.
3. Complete the career survey and drop it off at the checkpoint table prior to going downstairs to line up.
4. Follow cues from the staff. They will guide you into your seats. Faculty will enter the arena first and graduates will follow.
5. Bring your name card with you when you approach the stage. This card will be scanned as you approach, enabling information about you to be projected on the screens. If you lose your card, we will have blank cards at the stage, which will display "congratulations graduate" as you cross.
6. Please return to your seat for the remainder of the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, each row will wait until cued by staff to leave.
7. If you wish to donate your regalia to a future graduate, you may leave it in the donation bin in the Lillis atrium following the ceremony.

Download a copy of these day-of instructions and frequently asked questions to share with friends, family, and loved ones.

Matthew Knight Arena Campus Map