Whats the difference between Commencement and Convocation?
Commencement is the university-wide ceremony held each Spring that recognizes all bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates from all of the Norman campus colleges. Each of the college’s bachelor and master students are presented by the dean of the college to the President of the University as a group, with the request to grant them their degrees. Only the doctoral graduates receive individual recognition at the university-wide Commencement ceremony. The College of Arts and Sciences Convocation, held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 individually recognizes each baccalaureate and masters graduate. Each student’s name is read by an announcer, he or she is congratulated by the dean, and an official graduation photo is taken. 2. Do I need to get tickets or make reservations for my friends and family members? Neither tickets nor reservations are needed for Convocation. 3. What is the best way to access the Lloyd Noble Center with a wheelchair? Marked handicapped parking is located on the so
