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What is Commencement Week?

Commencement Week is a week-long celebration leading up to both Autumn and Spring Commencement. A series of events will occur to recognize graduates’ achievements. For Fall Commencement Week, these events include Grad Cap Crafternoon and Candlelight Ceremony at the Longaberger Alumni House. For Spring Commencement Week, these events include COSI Night Out, Grad Cap Craft Night and Candlelight Ceremony on the Oval. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are encouraged to participate and invite their family and friends along.

What Makes Campus Home Walking Tour

The Ohio State Alumni Association invites you to take one last stroll down memory lane on your way to the cap and gown. 

Take one last victory lap around campus, on your schedule. What makes campus home? is a self-guided, interactive walking tour that invites students to revisit the places that shaped their Ohio State story, check in at iconic campus sites and soak up the nostalgia leading up to commencement.

From beloved landmarks like the Oval and Mirror Lake, to The Shoe and Longaberger Alumni House, you’ll unlock quick, engaging blurbs and renewed campus pride at every stop — perfect for doing with friends or as a solo stroll down memory lane.

To take part in this journey here! For questions, reach out to Carly Wood at wood.1605@osu.edu. 

Take the Graduation Survey

The university administers a Graduation Survey to all graduating students (except full-time MBAs and PhDs who receive separate, national surveys) beginning three weeks prior to commencement. Students are encouraged to complete the survey as data are used throughout the university to improve the experiences of future Buckeyes. To take the survey, visit http://go.osu.edu/gradsurvey

Language Interpretation for Commencement

Participants will be required to use a personal cell phone to dial in for the service. Please note that conference lines are limited and the large audience size also may cause limited cellular connectivity and service. Please visit the website to complete an online registration. You will receive an email with more details if a conference line is available.