OU to celebrate fall graduates with convocation ceremonies

The University of Oklahoma will hold 12 individual college convocation ceremonies Dec. 16-17 to honor the achievements of its fall graduates.

Nearly 2,400 graduation candidates will participate in the December 2022 ceremonies, where they will be recognized individually, have their pictures taken and their diplomas presented by their dean.

Each college hosting a December convocation on the OU Norman campus has been assigned a specific ceremony time and location, and all ceremonies will be livestreamed. For more information, visit www. ou.edu/commencement.

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