About
It is with great anticipation and excitement that Ohio University Zanesville welcomes the summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025 graduation classes to our Graduation Recognition Ceremony. This is a separate event from the formal Spring Commencement Ceremonies held on the Athens campus.
Date:Thursday, May 1, 2025
Registration/Check-In: 5:15 p.m. in the Campus Center Lobby
Line Up for Graduate Procession: 5:45 p.m.
Ceremony Begins:6:00 p.m.
Place: Littick Hall Gymnasium | 1425 Newark Road, Zanesville, OH 43701
Location is behind Elson Hall near the Campus Center
Parking: Parking will be available in the parking lot near Littick Hall behind the Campus Center and in the East parking lot near Elson Hall. There is also handicap-accessible parking available just outside of Littick Hall.
Reservations
Students who plan to participate in the upcoming Graduation Recognition Ceremony need to complete the registration form by Friday, April 11, 2025.
All graduates will have the opportunity to have guests attend the ceremony. If you or your guest(s) require accommodations, please provide this information when you complete the registration form.
Cap & Gown Package Orders
Regalia is required to participate in the ceremonies. You may not participate in graduation ceremonies 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. Student regalia will be mailed to student’s home address, no regalia will be available for pick-up at the campus.
Note: Be sure to purchase your regalia before the order deadline to get your regalia to ensure on-time delivery. Shipping delays have been experienced and are common.
Honor Cords
Academic honor cords are given to baccalaureate degree candidates receiving honors for Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude. Honor cords are based on academic information from the Registrar's Office and will be provided at check-in to those graduating with honors.
Photography
Your guests may take photos during the ceremony, but we ask that they remain seated so not to disturb other guests who are trying to see their graduate.
A photographer will be taking photos during the ceremony and photo backdrops will also be available for graduates and families to take photos before and after the event.
There should be many opportunities to capture a popular family photo or selfie around the Ohio University Zanesville campus. Be sure to hashtag #OHIOgrad2025 and #OHIOZanesville to share your memories!
Ohio University Commencement
Ohio University will host Undergraduate Commencement at the Convocation Center on 95 Richland Avenue, Athens, Ohio 45701. Students are welcome to attend the Athens event.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Questions
We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with you and your family!
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Moore at 740.588.1494 or
moorer4@ohio.edu