Commencement 2023
Commencement 2023 will be hosted on the OCCC campus at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Saturday, May 13th. We will be hosting division specific ceremonies at the following times:-
- 10 a.m. Science, Engineering, and Math & Associate in Science in Diversified Studies
- 1 p.m. Arts, English, and Humanities
- 4 p.m. Business and Information Technology & Social Sciences
- Health Professions Pinning’s/Commencement hosted by Health Professions Division May 11th
- Caps & Gowns: You are now ready to purchase your black cap & gown through the OCCC Bookstore. Costs are $49.99 for the cap, gown, and tassel. These are available now in the store or online here: http://bookstore.occc.edu/home.aspx. While they will be for sale through Friday, May 12th, we recommend purchasing yours early so you’re able to iron or hang it up ahead of time to avoid wrinkles.
- Tickets for Family & Friends: During the weeks of April 5th-April 21st, you, or a designee, will need to stop by the Records & Graduation office to pick up your 4 tickets for family/friends. Seating will be on a first come/first served basis however tickets will be required for entry into the theater. Ticket pickup will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday’s. **If you do not pick up your allotted tickets by April 21st or contact the Graduation office regarding your tickets, they will be released to the next person on the waiting list.**
- Extra Ticket Potential: There may be the potential for extra tickets once all graduates have picked up their assigned tickets. If you are interested in extra tickets when you pick up your allotted number we will place you on a waiting list in the order the request comes in and notify you if/when these tickets become available.
- Food Trucks & Outdoor Games: To help celebrate this accomplishment, we will have fun yard games outside of the VPAC as well as food trucks to enjoy with your family and friends after your ceremony! Grads-your meal is on us as a small way to say Congrats! There will be a food truck voucher you’ll pick up as you exit the theater and will be able to choose which truck to try!
- Live Stream: Invite your family and friends who are unable to attend to watch the livestream event at occc.edu.
- Candid Color: You will receive an email this month from Candid Color, the photographers that will be at Commencement, asking you to register for the ceremony. They are asking you to upload a selfie at the time of registration which will help get your photos to you faster! These photo’s will be available for purchase after the ceremony.