Before commencement
Faculty members who wish to be a part of the academic processional at Autumn Commencement on Sunday, December 15, should notify their college or regional campus dean by Wednesday, November 27.
- Faculty who plan to hood a PhD candidate during the ceremony should also contact the Graduate School at 614-292-6031 by Wednesday, November 27, for further assembly and hooding instructions.
All faculty are required to wear appropriate academic regalia in the processional. Cap and gown rentals may be ordered at Ohio State Bookstores. The deadline to do so for Autumn Commencement is October 25, 2023 for pick up in store and November 29, 2023 for shipping. Orders placed after this deadline may incur a late fee.