Graduation

Dean Guzman will host a Graduation Open House for the Class of 2023. 

Please plan to join us on at the College of Law on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

For additional information or accommodations, please contact lawevents@ou.edu or (405)325-7479.

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An in-person graduation ceremony, to honor the JD Class of 2023 will be held at the T. Howard McCasland Field House on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

No tickets are required to attend!  Information on parking, when the doors will open, allowed materials, etc., as well as detailed instructions for graduates, will be posted in late April.

Have questions or need accommodations?  Contact Deah Caldwell at (405) 325-2011 or deahcaldwell@ou.edu.

Order from Jostens online:  deadline to order is Thursday, March 30, 2023 to receive regalia in time for graduation!

• Choose:  University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus (the link above should take you directly there but double check)
• Click on the Graduation Caps & Gowns box
• Choose the "Student Law Ship to Home" option.
• This should bring up the Doctorate regalia set for law, that includes a gown, tam, purple tassel, and hood for $130.  **Please do NOT buy a University Stole, as those are not worn at the JD ceremony.
• Fill in your height and weight in order to get the right size, checkout and pay, and the regalia will ship straight to your house!

**Opened items CANNOT be returned, so please do not open the regalia package should you want to return it for any reason.**

If you prefer to purchase regalia in person, Josten’s will set up a pop-up shop under the stadium in early April.  Store hours:

April 5-6 (Wed & Thurs):  12;00-4:00 pm
April 12-13 (Wed & Thurs):  12:00-4:00 pm
April 19-20 (Wed & Thurs):  12:00-4:00 pm
April 24-28 (Mon-Fri):  12:00-5:00 pm
April 29 (Sat):  10:00 am-2:00 pm
May 1-5 (Mon-Fri):  12:00-5:00 pm
May 6 (Sat):  10:00 am-2:00 pm
May 8-10 (Mon-Wed):  12:00-5:00 pm
May 11 (Thurs):  12:00-4;00 pm
May 12 (Fri):  12:00-7:00 pm
May 13 (Sat):  9:00 am-6:00 pm

Josten's will also be at the main campus Graduation Gear-Up. You may order regalia, rings, or announcements there as well.   March 7-10, 2023, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Oklahoma Memorial Union, Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 900 Asp Avenue, Norman, OK 73016.  You may book an appointment here:  https://ougradgearup.youcanbook.me/

It is also okay to borrow regalia from a previous graduate, but you MUST have the entire set (gown, tassel, tam, and hood) for the ceremony!! 

Questions?  Email Becky at rlucas@ou.edu or text/call 405-306-3336.

Class of 2023 Graduation Composite Photos:

Appointments are available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9.  Pictures will be taken across the street from the Party Pics Office, at 1017 Elm Ave. Norman, OK 73072. 

An appointment is required, so book one here.  A bonus resume shot will be included in the portrait session this year, so professional business attire is highly encouraged.  Appointments are scheduled for 10 minutes, but please arrive 5 minutes early.

Campus Composites will provide regalia for you to wear for the photo. 

The composite fee of $20 will be paid by the College of Law.  The fee covers your photo session and inclusion on the group composite board.

Questions?  Email Kelsey at kelsey.parker@candid.com or call/text 509-200-9200; Becky at rlucas@ou.edu or 405-325-4729; or Debbie Girma at debbie@ou.edu or 918-998-6899.

The deadline to apply for May 2023 graduation is February 15, 2023.

• You must apply online for graduation by logging into ONE. Under the “Academics” tab, find the “Apply to Graduate” link, select “spring 2023,” fill out your information and click “submit.” Please ignore the "Find your graduation planner" link as it is not relevant to your graduation requirements.  There is no need to complete the convocation ceremony information unless you are participating in the main campus ceremony.  The law ceremony is separate (more information on that to be released soon).  If you have any questions, please contact Becky Lucas.

Class of 2023