Celebrate your accomplishments at Commencement!
Commencement is an important way to mark the completion of this part of your education. Faculty members look forward to sharing it with you, your family, and your friends. We encourage the earlier graduates of the academic year (Summer 2017, Fall 2017 and Winter 2018) and the graduating candidates for Spring and Summer 2018 to join us!
If you would like to participate please contact lisa.shoults@oit.edu (Klamath Falls) or anne.malinowski@oit.edu (Portland-Metro), and review the instructions for participation.
Commencement Dates 2018:
Additional dates and locations TBA
Klamath Falls Campus - Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. John F. Moehl Stadium in Klamath Falls, OR
Portland-Metro Campus - Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Oregon Tech Portland-Metro in Wilsonville, OR
Portland-Metro EMT-Paramedic - TBA
Clinical Lab Science - TBA - OHSU Auditorium
Salem Dental Hygiene - TBA - Chemeketa
Seattle (Boeing) Campus - Monday, June 18, 2018 at 5:00 pm Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA
In order to participate and walk in Commencement, you are required to complete the
online Walk Form by May 31st.
In order for your name to appear in the annual commencement program you must have filed your Application for Degree in the Registrar's Office no later than May 1, 2018.
All graduates participating in Commencement are required to wear an academic cap and gown. Cap, gown, and tassels may be purchased at the The Tech Nest in the College Union or online through Jostens. Associate degree candidates wear blue gowns and Bachelor degree candidates wear black gowns.
Portland-Metro Students Click Here
Klamath Falls
Mandatory Rehearsal for all participants - Friday, June 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Do not bring your cap and gown. Please assemble according to your major at Owen's Hall (see the map in the attached Instructions for Participation).
The Grad Bash BBQ will be held before rehearsal beginning at 11:30 am outside of the College Union.
All Graduates must report to Owens Hall by 9:15 am. Saturday, June 16, 2018 attired in caps and gowns for final arrangements for the processional. Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth ceremony for all graduates.
Lifetouch photographers will be on site to take your photo when you walk across the stage and receive your diploma. In order to purchase your photographs, visit www.events.lifetouch.com after the ceremony.
Commencement begins at 10:00 am and lasts approximately 2 hours.
Reception at Oregon Tech Fountain
Immediately following the processional
Flags will designate the meeting location for each department.
This is a great opportunity to mingle and say good-bye to faculty and fellow graduates!