Information for the Graduating Class of Spring 2008

** Remember: You must apply for commencement.
By October 1 for Spring; by March 1 for Summer; & by May 1 for Fall.

  1. Your diploma will be mailed to the address you put on your application. Make sure that the degree auditor has your correct address
  2. Resolve any outstanding financial obligations to the University, such as library fines, parking tickets, or other holds. You will not receive your diploma if you have outstanding holds. Questions regarding a hold should be directed to the office that instated the hold.
  3. Duplicate diplomas cost $20 for bachelors or masters and $40 for optometry. Processing time is approximately two weeks.

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Ceremony Times and Participants

The formal graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at Doc Wadley Stadium at Gable Field. In case of rain, see special instructions, below. Graduates will attend at the time scheduled for the college that awards their degree.

9:00 a.m.
College of Education (including Psychology),
College of Science and Health Professions (including Speech/Language Pathology),
College of Optometry
12:00 p.m.
College of Business and Technology,
College of Liberal Arts (including General Studies)

REMINDER FOR FAMILY OF 12:00 GRADUATES - There will be plenty of seats in the stands since we had a fall ceremony and are having two sessions in the spring. In order to avoid a traffic flow problem, please do not arrive at Gable Field before 11:15 a.m. This will allow the crowd from the 9:00 ceremony to clear out before you get to the stadium.

GRADUATES DOWNLOAD ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPRING 2008 GRADUATION EXERCISE (pdf)

Rain Instructions

In the event of rain, the graduation ceremony will be split into three groups and held in Jack Dobbins Field House. The times and order of Commencement ceremonies will change due to the seating capacity of the Field House.

If there is a forcast for rain, look for announcements on:

  • · NSU's homepage.
  • · Radio Stations in Tulsa, Muskogee and Tahlequah. Listen to the Tahlequah local radio station, KEOK-KTLQ at 1350 AM or 101.7 FM on the morning of commencement for information in the event of threatening weather.
  • · Campus Telephone System by calling 918-456-5511.

If announcements are made, graduates should report to the Jack Dobbins Field House at the time the college awarding their degrees is scheduled. Each graduate will be allowed four family/friends in the Field House and they must enter with the graduate using the corresponding door as follows:

Last Name Door to Enter
A-G Front Entrance of Field House
H-N East Side Door
O-Z North Gym Entrance

The graduates will gather in the North Gym to line up thirty minutes before the starting time. Other family/friends can watch the ceremony on a big screen in the Net Auditorium.

10:00 a.m.
College of Education,
College of Optometry
12:30 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts,
College of Science and Health Professions
2:30 p.m.
College of Business and Technology

During the processional, ushers will assist in directing the students to their seats. The rest of the ceremony will be carried out as planned for the football field. Ushers will assist in directing the students across the stage. Please remember, seating in the Field House will be limited to four guests per graduate if the ceremonies are moved inside. Seating for additional guests will be in the Net Auditorium where the ceremony will be projected live on a big screen.

GRADUATES DOWNLOAD ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPRING 2008 GRADUATION EXERCISE (pdf)

Graduation Picture

Request to view a proof of your Graduation picture at Candid Color Photography before you purchase.

Tassel and Hood Trim Colors

Undergraduate Tassel Colors

  • · Bachelor of Arts - White
  • · Bachelor of Arts in Education - White
  • · Bachelor of Business Administration - Drab
  • · Bachelor of General Studies - Yale Blue
  • · Bachelor of Science - Gold
  • · Bachelor of Science in Education - Gold
  • · Bachelor of Social Work - Citron
  • · Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Apricot
  • · Bachelor of Technology - Orange

Graduate Tassel and Hood Trim Colors

  • · Master of Arts - White
  • · Master of Business Administration - Drab
  • · Master of Education - Light Blue
  • · Master of Science - Gold

Professional Tassel and Hood Trim Colors

  • · Doctor of Optometry - Seafoam



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