Commencement 2025
The Commencement ceremonies will be held on May 9, 2025, on the west side of the Jeanie Webb Student Union.
Ceremonies
9:00 am CT:
Business and Information Technology Division
STEM Division
Health Sciences Division
Noon CT:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Division
eLearning and Academic Outreach Division
Cap & Gown Ordering
All graduates will be required to wear a cap and gown.
Orders will be taken at the Graduation Fairs through April 3.
Cap & Gown Pick Up
NOTE: The first day of pick-up is pending confirmation from Jostens.
April 29 – May 8: Lloyd & Glenda Eisenhour Bookstore
May 9: Information Booth in the Administration Building
Commencement Photos
Genesee Photo Systems is the official Commencement photographer. Individual images and images of each student from the stage will be taken. Students will receive digital proofs from Genesee after the ceremony and will be able to choose from a variety of package options available. There is no obligation to purchase the photos. Students can pre-register for their photo proofs at this link: https://www2.geneseephoto.com/Grad/Welcome
Additional Information
- Access - The Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors on the west side of the Jeanie Webb Student Union. The Jeanie Webb Student Union address is 1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110. Hudiburg Drive will be blocked on the north side of the campus at Short Street and south at Prosper. The ceremony is accessible from the south on Hudiburg Drive, east on Adair Blvd, and west on Prosper Blvd.
- Parking - Guest parking locations are on the west side of Hudiburg Drive and north and south of Prosper Blvd. Accessible parking (state-issued handicap/accessible permit) is located east of Hudiburg Drive on the south side of the Jeanie Webb Student Union. (see map below)
- Limited Mobility and Elderly Drop Off - Guests with mobility issues and/or older adults can be dropped off at the south end of the Jeanie Webb Student Union (see map below)
- Golf Cart Shuttles—The college will operate two golf carts (not wheelchair accessible) to shuttle visitors from the west parking lots to the guest seating areas.
- Restrooms - Accessible restrooms are located on the first floor of the Jeanie Webb Student Union and the Student Services Building.
- Reception—After the ceremony, a reception will be held on the patio east of the Jeanie Webb Student Union. The reception can be accessed through the Jeanie Webb Student Union atrium, the south entry of the Jeanie Webb Student Union and Student Services Building, or around the north side of the Jeanie Webb Student Union.
- Special Seating—Seating is available for guests in wheelchairs and for guests utilizing Sign Language Interpreters. Please see an usher for assistance in finding those seats.
- Pets/Animals—In accordance with Rose State College policies and procedures, animals, including emotional support animals, are not allowed at campus events. Service animals are the only exception.
- Inclement Weather - In case of possible inclement weather, a decision will be made on Thursday, May 8, to move the ceremonies inside the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center on campus. If that decision is made, ceremony start times will be adjusted to 10:00 am for BIT and STEM, 1:00 pm for Health Science and eLearning & Outreach, and 3:30 pm for Liberal Arts & Science.
