Fall 2021, Summer 2021 & Spring 2020

It is with great anticipation and excitement that Ohio University Chillicothe welcomes the Fall 2021, Summer 2021 and Spring 2020 graduation classes to a special, in-person Graduation Recognition Ceremony. 

Date:  Thursday, December 9

Check-In Arrival:  5:30 p.m.

Ceremony Begins:  6:00 p.m. 

Place:  Shoemaker Center

If you are a graduate wishing to attend the Chillicothe Graduation Recognition Event, please complete the following  form .

About the Ceremony

The ceremony will be approximately 1 hour in length and will include the following:

• Welcome and Introductions by Dean Roberta Milliken
• Guest Speaker
• Presentation of Student Awards and Candidates
• Closing

Reservations Required

All graduates will have the opportunity to have six (6) guests attend this ceremony.  Reservations are REQUIRED for seating accommodations.  Students must complete the registration form by Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Cap & Gown Packages

Regalia is required for the in-person ceremony. You may not participate in person without Ohio University issued regalia. No regalia sales will occur at the ceremony venue .

Any graduating student may purchase regalia, regardless of their ceremony participation.  Academic honor cords  for cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude will be provided by the University based on academic information from the Registrar's Office.  Student regalia will be mailed to student’s home address, no regalia will be available for pick-up at the campus.

PLACE YOUR ORDER

Order Deadline:  November 20, 2021

Note:  Be sure to purchase your regalia before the order deadline to ensure on-time delivery.  Shipping delays have been experienced and are common because of COVID-19. Gowns feature distinct styles for Associate/Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees.  A Bachelor gown may not be worn at the graduate/masters ceremony.

Photography

Guest may take photos during the ceremony, but we ask that they remain seated during the ceremony so not to disturb other guest who are trying to see their graduate.

A selfie station will also be available to get a special shot with honored graduates.

Many opportunities will be available to capture a popular family photo or selfie around the Ohio University Chillicothe campus. Be sure to hashtag #OHIOgrad2021 to share your memories!

Ohio University Commencement (Athens Campus)

Ohio University plans to host an in-person Fall Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at the Convocation Center on 95 Richland Avenue, Athens, Ohio 45701. 

This ceremony is a separate event from the Graduation Recognition Ceremony at OHIO Chillicothe.

Questions?

CONTACT:  Jaime Lowe | Student Services |  lowej@ohio.edu  | 740-774-7241