Faculty members watching spring commencement

For faculty

Commencement week is an exciting time for the entire university community. Faculty have the opportunity to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Before commencement

Faculty members who wish to be a part of the academic processional at Summer Commencement on Sunday, August 3, should notify their college or regional campus dean by Friday, July 18.

Faculty who plan to hood a PhD candidate during the ceremony should also contact the Graduate School at 614-292-6031 by Friday, July 19, 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 Summer Commencement is June 15, 2025 for pick up in store and July 6, 2025 for shipping. Orders placed after this deadline may incur a late fee.

On commencement day

On commencement day, faculty registered to march in the processional should enter through one of the entrances on the east side of the Schottenstein Center. Take the elevator directly across from section 101 (in the southeast corner near the Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road intersection) down to the arena level where the faculty will robe and assemble for the processional. Please plan to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.

As a courtesy to all graduates, participating faculty should remain for the entire ceremony.