EHE Graduation Celebrations
EHE Commencement for Master’s, Specialist and Doctoral Graduates
About the Ceremony: This is a formal ceremony recognizing the college’s Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, and Spring 2025 graduates. The ceremony will feature a keynote address, student award presentations, and bestowing of hoods. A reception will be held after the ceremony in a tent on the plaza with light appetizers.
Who: College of Education and Human Ecology master's, specialist and doctoral graduates from Summer 2024, Autumn 2024 and Spring 2025.
Date: April 30, 2025
Where: Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St.
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. ceremony; 7 - 8 p.m. reception with light appetizers.
Registration: Required. A link will be sent by email to graduates
Tickets: No tickets provided by the box office. Registrations taken via Qualtrics survey
Seating: This is a non-ticketed event. Guest seating is general admission on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors will open at 4pm for guests. Please expect to go through a security screening and bag check at the door.
Parking: Self-parking is available at the Ohio Union South Parking Garage at 1759 N High St., just south of Mershon Auditorium. There also is metered parking in the High St. area.
Regalia: Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony. Orders can be placed at https://theohiostateuniversity.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome
Note: When you receive your regalia at the bookstore or in the mail, please make sure a hood was included.
Questions regarding regalia can be sent to osugrad@bncollege.com or call 614-607-6539.
Livestream: Please see this web page on the day of the event to view the livestream.
Accessibility:
- This event will be live captioned.
- Main floor accessible seating is available in the rear of the auditorium for guests with mobility-based needs and up to three companions per current ADA standards.
- Please contact Mershon Auditorium at accessibility@wexarts.org or 614-688-3890 for accommodation assistance.
Note: This celebration is different from the university's commencement on May 4, 2025. EHE's Commencement is planned by the college and is more personalized to this student population. All students will be hooded on stage at EHE's Commencement, students will receive their diploma at the university's commencement.
Questions: Please email ehe-events@osu.edu.
Link to the May 1, 2024 ceremony recording:
Undergraduate Graduation Open House
Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate at the EHE Undergraduate Graduation Open House.
When: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: PAES Lobby, 305 Annie and John Glenn Ave.
Who: Summer 2024, Autumn 2024, and Spring 2025 graduates and guests
Attire: Buckeye gear/casual
Activities: Photo opportunities, food, games, giveaways and more!
Registration: Required. A link will sent by email to graduates.
Questions?
Please contact: ehe-events@osu.edu
How are these celebrations different than the university commencement on May 4, 2025 at Ohio Stadium?
The university commencement on May 4 is for all colleges and units. The events planned by EHE are more personalized to our student populations.
Where will I receive my diploma?
Students receive their diploma at the university's ceremony on May 4, 2025. Please see commencement.osu.edu for details.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please email ehe-events@osu.edu