When is Commencement 2024?
The University of Mississippi 2024 Commencement exercises will be held May 8 – 12, 2024. Morning convocation will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 9 a.m. in The Grove.
*In case of inclement weather, the SJB Pavilion.
To view the 2024 Commencement ceremony schedule, see https://commencement.olemiss.edu
Are tickets required to attend 2024 Commencement ceremonies?
Tickets are required for the General Studies ceremony taking place in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. For more information on how to request tickets, please email the UM Box Office at umbo@olemiss.edu. All other ceremonies will not require tickets.
How do graduates order caps and gowns?
All caps and gowns should be ordered online. Information will be shared with graduates and their families via text messages and email. Please monitor the 2024 Commencement web site at https://commencement.olemiss.edu as information will be posted there.
Where do I return my cap and gown after commencement?
Graduates do NOT need to return caps and gowns this year. They are yours to keep and take with you when you leave the ceremony.
What is Convocation, and can my family attend?
Convocation is the campus wide celebration of graduation that includes university awards and the main Commencement speaker. Students and faculty, dressed in academic regalia, sit in the Grove with the banners of the university’s schools and colleges. Morning Convocation begins at 9:00 a.m., and we encourage graduates and families to arrive early to the Grove to allow ample time for parking. In the event of inclement weather, morning Convocation will be held in the SJB Pavilion.
I can’t attend commencement. Can I watch online?
Yes! Links for every ceremony, including Convocation, will be posted on the commencement website, http://commencement.olemiss.edu
Will programs, such as the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, the Croft Institute for International Studies, etc. be holding special ceremonies as they have in the past?
These programs will share more information with graduates and their families as details are finalized.
How do I apply for graduation?
All students should apply for graduation via the myOleMiss portal. Please contact your respective school or college’s dean’s office with questions.
I have a question about my application.
Email Caitlin Bagwell, cbagwell@olemiss.edu
Who is a member of the Class of 2024?
Individuals whose degrees were conferred in December 2023, May 2024 and August 2024 are considered graduates of the Class of 2024.
What time should graduates be in their seats before a scheduled ceremony?
Information about individual ceremonies will be sent to graduates from the dean’s office closer to the date.
Members of my family will require disability parking. Where should we park? How early should we get to the venue to get seating? Will my entire family be seated together?
ADA parking for all SJB Pavilion ceremonies is recommended in the SJB Pavilion garage located off Hill Drive.
Courtesy shuttles will be available in all lots surrounding the SJB Pavilion. A shuttle tent will be located in front of the SJB Pavilion where guests can wait for the shuttles that will return them to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.
ADA parking for ceremonies at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is available in ADA parking spots in the Ford Center lot.
Members of my family will require disability seating. How early should we get to the venue to get seating? Will my entire family be seated together?
Please get to the ceremony venue 1-hour prior to the ceremony start time. Please see an attendant or volunteer upon arrival and they will show you to the ADA seats sections. Due to limited surrounding seating, not all family members will be able to sit in the ADA section, but there will be room for guests and the rest of the party will be sat near by.
I’m hearing impaired or someone in my family is deaf. What accommodations will be provided during the ceremonies?
ASL interpreters will interpret every ceremony, including morning Convocation. A live stream with closed captioning will also be available at each ceremony for audience members to access on their smart phones and viewers at home. For more information related to accessibility, please visit the UM Commencement Accessibility page.
How do I find commencement photos?
Visit gradimages.com to find graduation photos. Their customer service number is 1-800-261-2576.
How do I find videos of commencement?
Videos of graduation are uploaded to the website. Then uploaded again to Ole Miss’s You Tube Channel later in the month of May.
How do I order graduation invitations?
Visit the website of Herff Jones. https://www.herffjones.com/
How do I order a class ring?
Visit the website of Herff Jones. https://www.herffjones.com/
I want to frame my diploma. What do they measure?
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, PharmD, and certificates are 9”x12.” Law School diplomas are 20”x16.
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
Please email commencement@olemiss.edu for any other questions you may have.