About These Events
Graduation Ceremonies
OHSU Commencement: 1:00-2:30, Friday, June 6
This is a large ceremony for all of OHSU Schools and Colleges, including School of Public Health, held at the Oregon Convention Center. Graduates participate in a processional and sit together during the Commencement speeches given by OHSU leadership.
SPH Hooding: 3:00-5:00, Friday, June 6
This ceremony for graduating MPH, MS, and PhD students, is specific to the School of Public Health and is held immediately following OHSU Commencement. Graduating students walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, are recognized by individual name, and are “hooded” by their program director or dissertation chair. Immediately following the Hooding Ceremonies, there will be a reception where finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
PSU Commencement: 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 14
New for 2025, this is a PSU-hosted ceremony at Viking Pavilion to recognize all School of Public Health graduates earning Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees.
To participate in any of these events, you must do these things:
1. Apply to Graduate by the relevant deadline
a) April 5 for PSU-hosted students
b) April 26 for OHSU-hosted students
2. Purchase and wear regalia(rental regalia is not available)
a) April 10 for PSU-hosted students
b) April 12 for OHSU-hosted students
3. RSVP (below)
a) by April 18 for all SPH students
b) Even if you don't plan to attend, please let us know by April 18.