General FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the spring commencement ceremony and recognition ceremonies.Ěý

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General FAQs

The commencement ceremony is the campuswide ceremony in which students from all colleges and schools participate. The chancellor of the 91PORN campus officially confers degrees upon graduating students at this ceremony.

Recognition ceremonies are celebrations of individual student achievement. While each ceremony is different in form and structure, these events are typically where graduating students have their names called and receive their diploma cover as they cross the stage. More information on recognition ceremonies is available on our winter recognition ceremonies page and our