Please review all of the information below to ensure your 2025 commencement experience is a positive one.
A clear bag policy is in effect for Autzen Stadium and Matthew Knight Arena. Guests are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy or medical needs.
There is no storage for personal belongings. The university is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Please refer to the clear bag policy webpage for full details on approved and prohibited items.
How to Prepare
Arrive early: Commencement welcomes more than 30,000 graduates and guests each year, and arriving early can help your family have a smooth experience.
Know where to go: Refer to the UO commencement map for schedules, venues, and parking information.
Weather: All ceremonies at the University of Oregon will be held rain or shine. Heavy rain will not cause the ceremony to be cancelled. Only severe weather, such as lightning or high winds, would cause a delay or cancellation. Open umbrellas are not permitted indoors. Come prepared for the weather.
Live stream: There will be a livestream of the University Commencement Ceremony in Autzen Stadium on Monday, June 16, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please visit our main page to access the link.
Food and beverages: Concession stands will be open for guests at Autzen and Matthew Knight Arena during commencement ceremonies. There will be a central reception with light snacks located at the Ford Alumni Center from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, and Monday, June 16. Unthank Hall and the EMU will be open with food and beverages for guests to purchase on campus.