COLLEGE OF DESIGN
COMMENCEMENT 2025
June 15, 2025 // 1 p.m. @ Matthew Knight Arena
Join us for the 2025 commencement ceremony for the College of Design at the Matthew Knight Arena.
Tickets are not required to attend this event. All Bags entering Matthew Knight Arena must be clear.
College of Design Commencement Day Rules and Policies
Department of the History
of Art and Architecture
HAA Celebration
June 6
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cascade Courtyard
School of Art + Design
Spring Storm
June 6
Time TBA
Lawrence Hall
- - -
Senior Celebration Dinner for
MFA Graduating Seniors
June 10
6 - 7 p.m.
School of Architecture & Environment
SAE Showcase 2025
June 9 - 13
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lawrence Hall
School of Planning,
Public Policy and Management
PPPM Celebration
June 15
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Hendricks Lawn
Class of '25 Graduation Checklist
2025 grads, make sure you complete all the steps below to receive your degree
and participate in the commencement ceremony.
Nominate a Student Speaker
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 2!
The student speaker serves as the representative for graduating students and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class.
The student speaker presents an inclusive and inspiring message for the future that honors graduates of all College of Design programs.
You may nominate multiple students and self-nominations are appropriate.
Nominations are accepted from students in the graduating class, faculty members, and program directors or deans.
COLLEGE OF DESIGN
PORTLAND COMMENCEMENT 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025 // 12 - 3 p.m.
Library Event Space 112
Architecture, Sports Product Design, and Historic Preservation graduating students, family, and friends,
join us for the 2025 UO PDX commencement ceremony for the College of Design.
Tickets are required to attend this event. More information to come.
The main UO ceremony is separate from the College of Design's ceremony and will be held in Autzen Stadium at 9 a.m. PDT on Monday, June 16. You can find more information about UO’s 2025 ceremony on the UO Commencement website.