Activities & Organizations
Major Campus Events
What is Commencement Week?
A new Ohio State tradition beginning in spring 2008, Commencement Week is a series of events taking place between June 2 and June 7 to appreciate all graduating students and to provide an opportunity for graduates and their families to celebrate their momentous achievement!
Who can participate?
All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students graduating in spring 2008 are encouraged to participate and to invite their family and friends along. There is no need to RSVP for any of the events.
What's on the schedule?
Click here to see the complete schedule of events for Commencement Week.
Here are some of the highlights...
Time and Change Tailgate
Immediately following the Commencement Rehearsal at the Ohio Stadium on Friday, June 6, enjoy food, music, interactive games, and more as you kick back with the Class of 2008.
Things You Never Got to See Tour
Curious about some of those mysterious, hidden gems on campus? You and your families can check out some of the hot spots on the self-guided “Things You Never Got to See Tour.”
Commencement Hop at the South Campus Gateway
Enjoy live music and special discounts for graduating students at participating locations in the South Campus Gateway. Click here to see a list of discounts available.
Commencement Eve Candlelight Ceremony
At 9:00pm on the night before Commencement (Saturday, June 7), all graduating students are asked to congregate on the Oval for a very special candlelight ceremony. Hear from some of your favorite campus celebrities, including a student chosen through a competitive process to give a Commencement Eve address. Share one of the most powerful experiences with your fellow Buckeyes – a candlelight rendition of Carmen Ohio on the Oval.
I’ve heard I can apply to be the speaker at the Commencement Eve Candlelight Ceremony. How can I do that?
All undergraduate, graduate, or professional students graduating this spring were eligible to apply to be the speaker at this special ceremony. The application deadline was April 25, 2008, so if you did not apply, the opportunity has unfortunately passed.
The student selected to be the 2008 speaker is senior Michael Donovan Repasky. Thank you to all the applicants and congratulations to Michael and the four other finalists!
How can I find out more?
Check back here at the Commencement Week website in the coming weeks to get more details or contact Matt Couch at couch.28@osu.edu or (614)292-8763.
Commencement Week is brought to you by the Office of Student Affairs and the Alumni Association.
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