Ohio University's own news announcement confirms Commencement runs Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2, 2027 — a Graduate Ceremony Friday morning, followed by three separate undergraduate ceremonies split across Saturday and a newly added Sunday session, all at the Convocation Center.
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What’s confirmed
In Athens, OH, Ohio University’s own news announcement confirms Commencement runs Friday-Sunday, April 30-May 2, 2027 — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official announcement.
Why there’s a new third ceremony
Starting Spring 2027, OU splits undergraduate commencement into three sessions instead of two — Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and a newly added Sunday morning ceremony — to create, in the university’s own words, “smaller ceremonies that are more efficient and more focused on celebrating individual graduates.” The Graduate Ceremony (doctoral and master’s degrees) runs separately, Friday morning.
The full 2027 schedule
- Friday, April 30 — Graduate Ceremony, Convocation Center
- Saturday, May 1 (morning) — Arts & Sciences, Honors Tutorial College, Patton College of Education, University College
- Saturday, May 1 (afternoon) — Health Sciences & Professions, Scripps College of Communication, Fine Arts
- Sunday, May 2 (morning) — College of Business, Russ College of Engineering and Technology
All sessions at the Convocation Center, 95 Richland Ave.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
What days does Ohio University's 2027 commencement cover?
Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 2, 2027, confirmed directly on Ohio University's own news announcement.
Why did OU add a third undergraduate ceremony?
Starting Spring 2027, OU splits its undergraduate ceremonies across three sessions instead of two — Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and a newly added Sunday morning session — to create, in the university's own words, "smaller ceremonies that are more efficient and more focused on celebrating individual graduates."
Where is the ceremony held?
The Convocation Center, 95 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701, on Ohio University's own campus.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/ohio-university/where-to-stay) for the Ohio University Inn and its confirmed blackout-date policy, or [sold out, now what](/ohio-university/sold-out-now-what) for Parkersburg and Chillicothe as fallbacks.
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