2021 Ceremonies and Activities
Commencement 2021 will include a number of activities, some live and some pre-recorded, as well as two in-person events. Unless otherwise noted, ceremonies listed below will take place on June 12, 2021.
University Commencement Celebration
Live webcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. PDT.
Personalized Slide
Individuals who opted in for their school or college virtual ceremony by the deadline can find their individualized recognition slide on the Stage Clip website.
School and College Ceremonies
Pre-recorded ceremonies will be released at approximately 10:00 a.m. PDT. End time will depend on the number of graduates in the program.
Individual graduate recognition slides will be in the following order: doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees. All graduates will be listed in alphabetical order.
PDF programs are available to download for each ceremony.
| School or College | Pre-Recorded Ceremony | Print Program PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Honors College | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| College of Arts and Sciences — Humanities | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| College of Arts and Sciences — Natural Sciences | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| College of Arts and Sciences — Social Sciences | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| College of Design | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| College of Education | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| Lundquist College of Business | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| School of Journalism and Communication | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| School of Law — Conflict and Dispute Resolution Program (held June 5) | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
| School of Music and Dance | View the Ceremony | View Program PDF |
In-Person Activities
Two in-person activities are being added to this year’s Commencement Day, June 12. Both activities will be outdoors and will be for graduates only.
- Grad Parade: The Grad Parade will begin at 12:30 p.m. PDT. Graduates will check in and then line up on 13th Avenue in front of Matthew Knight Arena no earlier than 11:30 a.m. At approximately 12:30 p.m., graduates will parade west on 13th Avenue, crossing Agate Street and continuing through campus toward the Memorial Quad.
- Stage Procession: Immediately following the Grad Parade, graduates will then proceed to a designated area on the Quad where they will cross a stage as their names are read aloud, and then have their picture taken. The Stage Procession begins at 1:00 p.m. PDT and this event will be livestreamed.
Graduates must opt in to these two in-person activities and must observe all COVID-19 and university conduct guidelines at all times. Please note: In the event that public health restrictions change, the event is subject to cancellation without notice.
The opt in for the two in-person activities is now closed. If you have any questions please contact the Commencement Office at commencement@uoregon.edu.
Other Virtual Activities and Ceremonies
Live and pre-recorded. Events are listed alphabetically.
Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our Biology and Marine Biology Graduating Class of 2021 with Biology Co-Valedictorians, Nora Kearns & Dimitra Fellman and Marine Biology Valedictorian, Abby MacInerney. The celebration will feature a meet-and-greet with breakout rooms for arriving families; comments from our Department Chair, Bruce Bowerman; recognition of our superlative Valedictorians and teaching award winners and a presentation of members of the extraordinary Graduating Class of 2021. We are limited to a maximum of 300 potential connections to our live Zoom Celebration, but plan to record and post the event afterwards for those who will not be able to attend.
For invitation with Zoom link, please contact Pat Lombardi, Biology, lombardi@uoregon.edu or 541-346-6055.
This event offers CHC Class of 2021 Graduates an opportunity to gather one last time with CHC faculty and staff, introduce your family members, and say thank you and farewell. We will initially gather in the main Zoom room for a welcome from the Interim Dean and the announcement of the CHC Thesis Award winners. Afterwards, you and your family members will be able to move from breakout room to breakout room, visiting with the various CHC faculty.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff in the Department of Architecture’s virtual Commencement celebration.
Graduating students may have received a Zoom link from your department to use, but it will also be livestreaming on YouTube.
Visit the College of Design's Commencement page for all the college's ceremonies and their links.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff for the Department of Art's virtual commencement celebration.
Graduating students may have received a Zoom link from your department to use, but it will also be livestreaming on Facebook.
Visit the College of Design's Commencement page for all the college's celebrations and their links.
Join us for the Virtual 2021 Black Grad Ceremony at the University of Oregon!
Black Grad celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of those undergraduate and graduate students who are Black, African-American, and/or of the African Diaspora. This ceremony commemorates the hard work and dedication that our Black students have endured to get to this point in history not only at the University of Oregon, but in a global society.
This year the ceremony will be co-hosted by the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center, the Black Alumni Network, and the Alliance of Black Student Organizations.
Black Grad Ceremony will be held virtually on Monday, June 14th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm (PST). This live ceremony will recognize graduates and we will have guest speakers to honor our graduates. A recording will be available following the ceremony on the BCC website.
Please use this link to register: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lKA6zfojxN2HA2
Congratulations Cinema Studies Class of 2021!
Cinema Studies is celebrating the Class of 2021 with a Wrap Party, featuring a livestream set of 90s throwback jams by DJ food stamp with shout-outs of our grads!
Friday June 11, 2021 at 6:00 pm (PDT)
Livestream on Cinema Studies Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch Channels
Kick-off commencement weekend Friday, June 11th from 6 to 7 pm (PDT) by dancing your booty off with friends and family as DJ food stamp (aka The Real Dr. Dré, aka André Sirois) spins 90s party cuts and gives shout-outs to this year’s graduates! Family, friends, and graduates are invited to join the Wrap Party on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch.
Please visit cinema.uoregon.edu for more information and for links to the livestream.
#UOCINEgrad21
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff in watching the College of Design’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony. There is a 20-minute presentation featuring the dean, school directors and department heads, and student sharers. Stay for the “Grad Roll” of student-created graduation slides.
To watch the ceremony, go to the UO Commencement Ceremonies webpage at 10 a.m. on June 12 and find the link for the College of Design.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining your family, friends, faculty and staff in watching the COE Virtual Commencement Ceremony. There is a 30 minute presentation featuring the Dean, Department Heads and student speakers. Afterwards sit and watch student created graduation slides.
To watch the ceremony, go to the UO Commencement Ceremonies webpage at 10 a.m. on June 12 and find the link for the COE.
https://commencement.uoregon.edu/activities-and-ceremonies
Congratulations Class of 2021!
Please join us for a virtual meet and greet with faculty and staff to celebrate your accomplishments! CIS and MACS majors. For more information, please visit: https://cs.uoregon.edu/news/commencement-2021
All are welcome to join the Conflict and Dispute Resolution Master's Program (CRES) to celebrate our 2021 graduates on Saturday, June 5, at 10 am on Zoom! Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Daniel R. Wildcat of Haskell Indian Nations University. More information on our website: https://law.uoregon.edu/about/events/commencement/cres
An event link will be shared on our website and emailed a few days prior to our event. Please RSVP to receive an email with the link here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bP1hM661CckHohw
Department of Romance Languages and Latin American Studies Graduation Celebration
Celebrate the graduation of the English Department and Folklore & Public Culture graduates with a Virtual Celebration Ceremony on this page (here) as a pre-recorded message Saturday, June 12 following the main UO Commencement Ceremony info here. We welcome our graduates and families and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments!
While the English Department and Folklore & Public Culture Virtual Celebration Ceremony is being released after the main UO Commencement Ceremony on this page (here), the recording can be watched at any time following the main UO Commencement Ceremony and will remain available throughout the remainder of June.
GSS program 2021 commencement congratulations video from Program Director Jamie Bufalino
History department commencement convocation video for class of 2021 - https://history.uoregon.edu/commencement-2020/
UO Lavender Graduation 2021: Honoring LGBTQIA+ Graduates
Join us for the 25th Lavender Graduation at the University of Oregon!
Presented by LGBT+ Education and Support Services (LGBTESS).
Graduates must RSVP by May 17th to be included in the ceremony.
Join us on Sunday, June 6th 2:00-3:30 p.m. PST for our remote 2021 Lavender Graduation to celebrate the accomplishments, education, perseverance, resilience, leadership, and advocacy of UO LGBTQIA+ graduate and undergraduate students!
This livestreamed ceremony recognizes graduates, announces award winners, and features keynote speakers and live DJ set! Graduates have the opportunity to be presented by a loved one or a mentor, and to receive a Lavender GradPack, which includes:
- Lavender 2021 tassel
- Custom stole
- Lavender Graduation enamel pin
- Handmade crafts donated from the community
- Certificate of Lavender Graduation
All LGBTQIA+ and allied graduate, undergraduate, or certificate students who are graduating in the 2020-2021 year are invited to join.
Graduates must RSVP by May 17th. All other guests should register by June 4th. Award nomination close on May 1st.
Register for Lavender Graduation: tinyurl.com/lavendergrad2021
Nominate for Lavender Awards: tinyurl.com/lavgradawards2021
Volunteer for Lavender Graduation: tinyurl.com/lavgradcrafts
The Department of Linguistics welcomes graduates and guests to join us in celebrating the Class of 2021 live on Zoom on Friday, June 11th from 3:30-5PM PDT. We hope to see you there!
It is with pleasure that the Lundquist College of Business requests your company as we celebrate the graduate Class of 2021. This virtual hooding ceremony will include words from faculty, alumni, and students, and will conclude with the ceremonial hooding of PhD and master's program students.
Join us on YouTube to watch the livestream.
2021 Virtual Native Graduation Celebration
Celebrate the nontraditional student graduates with us!!!
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff for PPPM's virtual commencement celebration.
Graduating students may have received a Zoom link from your department to use, but it will also be livestreaming on YouTube.
Visit the College of Design's Commencement page for all the college's celebrations and their links.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff for the Portland Architecture program's virtual commencement celebration.
Graduating students may have received a Zoom link from your department to use, but it will also be livestreaming on YouTube.
Visit the College of Design's Commencement page for all the college's celebrations and their links.
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Celebrate the class of 2021 by joining family, friends, faculty, and staff in the Department of Product Design's virtual commencement celebration.
Graduating students may have received a Zoom link from your department to use, but it will also be livestreaming on Facebook.
Visit the College of Design's Commencement page for all the college's celebrations and their links.
Celebrate the graduation of Psychology majors with the department head and other faculty. We welcome our graduates and families and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments!
Celebrate with the SOJC Class of 2021 during commencement with a virtual watch party at home!
Share this event with friends and family so we can all celebrate our students together on June 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Use the hashtag #SOJCGrad21 to show us how you’re showing up for our graduates and share your messages of support.
To watch the ceremony, go to the UO Commencement Ceremonies webpage at 10 a.m. on June 12 and find the link for SOJC.
https://commencement.uoregon.edu/activities-and-ceremonies
Check out SOJC’s commencement page for ideas for grad cap designs and watch party décor, SOJC grad GIFs, and more. https://journalism.uoregon.edu/commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
The Sports Product Design's virtual commencement celebration is a private event. Graduating students should've received a Zoom link from the program to use to access this celebration. Please reach out to your program head if you missed getting that link.
The Department of Theatre Arts welcomes graduates and guests to join us in celebrating the Class of 2021 live on Zoom on Friday, June 11th from 4:00-5:30 PDT. We hope to see you there!
Graduates-- you will be provided a Zoom link to participate in the celebration
Guests of graduates-- please view the ceremony live stream on our YouTube Channel.