Commencement - Engineering & Science, Social Science Student Activities |

Congratulations to our 2017 Rose State College graduates!

The Board of Regents, President Webb, the faculty and staff of Rose State College would like to offer our congratulations on the completion or future completion of your graduation requirements.  We are pleased that Rose State has been a part of your educational journey. 

Cap and Gown Pickup:

May 1^st through May 4^th in the Rose State College Bookstore during normal business hours.

May 5^th in the Hudiburg Center upon check-in.   

All graduates will be required to wear a cap and gown.  This year PepsiCo, Inc. is paying your graduation fee; therefore, you will not be charged a graduation fee.  If you did not attend the Graduation Fairs please contact the G.R.A.D. Center at (405) 733-7332 to make arrangements to order your cap and gown.  If you are earning a certificate you will be recognized at Commencement.  Certificate graduates will not wear a cap and gown so please dress in business attire. 

Tips:  The gowns look best if lightly pressed with a warm iron or steamer before wearing.  Shoes and other visible apparel should be dark in color.  Decorative flowers should not be worn and jewelry should be kept simple.  Purses should not be carried during the ceremony.  The cap is to be worn with the mortarboard flat on the head rather than tilted.  Tassels are placed on the right side of the mortarboard and are switched to the left side after the degree conferral portion of the ceremony.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Members

Contact Professor Suzanne Thomas, 405-733-7515, for information regarding the purchase of the PTK stole and/or PTK tassel.  Students who purchase a PTK stole and tassel need to make arrangements for pick-up with Professor Thomas during the week of Commencement. 

Leadership Scholars

Pick up your cord from Kirby Harzman in the Office of Student Engagement the week of Commencement.

Honors Program (separate from PTK)

You will wear a white cord.  The cord will be supplied the week of Commencement by Professor Kevin Caliendo, advisor for the Honors Program.  Professor Caliendo can be reached at (405) 733-7512.

Veterans

May pick up their military honor cords the day of Commencement in the Choir Room 128.  Please be sure to bring proper military service documentation when picking up your cords.  The Veteran Student Services Office can be reached at (405) 733-7326.