Interested in learning more? REQUEST INFORMATION COVID-19 Updates Request Info Apply Now Refer Friends menu COMMENCEMENT EVENTS About OU > Commencement Events COMMENCEMENT EVENTS Ottawa University invites and encourages family and friends to attend and participate in celebrating our graduates annually at one of our commencement ceremonies. The commencement season is filled with hope and purpose as our graduates achieve a meaningful milestone and pursue new career opportunities. We recognize and applaud our graduates and their respective families during graduation ceremonies conducted at each campus. All candidates for graduation must complete an Application for Graduation at least 90 days prior to the ceremony date. Please request an Application for Graduation from your academic advisor. For our residential campus in Ottawa, KS, please note that the doors to the Fredrikson Chapel will be opened for seating 1 hour prior to the ceremony start time. Due to the number of graduates and attendees, each graduate is given a predetermined number of tickets to distribute to family and friends. While there is limited seating available within the Fredrikson Chapel, the ceremony will be available via livestream. For our residential campus in Surprise, AZ, as well as the Phoenix campus, this year's ceremony will be held virtually. For our Overland Park, KS; Brookfield, WI campuses and online students, this year's ceremony will be held virtually. More information about each ceremony can be found below. The University's commencement ceremony dates, times and locations are detailed below. Graduation Ceremony Details OTTAWA, KANSAS (OUKS) OUAZ - SURPRISE / PHOENIX KANSAS WISCONSIN ONLINE Graduation Ceremony Details May 7, 2022 • Time TBD Fredrikson Chapel, Ottawa University 1001 South Cedar Street Ottawa, KS 66067 PHOTOS: A photo will be for sale of the graduates as they accept their diploma on stage through Kramer Photography. Photos from the May 1, 2021 ceremonies are available for viewing and purchase here. LIVESTREAM LINKS: Click the links below to re-watch there ceremony at your leisure. 9:00 a.m. - 155th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony 1:00 p.m. - 156th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony ___________________________________________________________________________ Graduates will line-up for Commencement in Gangwish Library. Graduates are required to arrive at the designated location by 8:00 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. ceremony and 12:00 p.m. (Noon) for the 1:00 p.m. ceremony. Graduates and their families will find more information in the Ottawa (KS) Campus in the Commencement Booklet, which will be made available closer to the ceremony date. A link will be added to this page when it is made available. Guests from out of town, visit our Community Resources page to find lodging and dining information. Graduation Ceremony Details April 30, 2022 • Time TBD Graduation Ceremony Details May 7, 2022 • Time TBD Graduation Ceremony Details May 7, 2022 • Time TBD Graduation Ceremony Details May 7, 2022 • Time TBD ALSO OF INTEREST:Wellness ServicesBachelor of Arts in Accounting | BAccCourse Schedule GENERAL Coronavirus (COVID-19) Request for Education or Degree Verification Careers Accreditations & Distinctions PEP Registration Privacy Policy Sitemap STUDENT RESOURCES MyOttawa Request Transcript Office of the Registrar Financial Aid Department Blackboard IDAT Bookstore Commencement Information Gangwish Library Term Calendar Sexual Misconduct Policy Disability Services Consumer Information Professional Licensure Disclosure Adult and Graduate Academic Calendar Adult and Graduate Student Handbook International Students Online Blog FACULTY & STAFF RESOURCES MyOttawa Email Blackboard Faculty Directory Adjunct Directory Current Course Catalog APGS Academic Calendar UNIVERSITY INSTITUTES T.A.U. Institute (Fredrikson Center) Gwartney Institute Owen Leadership Institute Information Sciences & Technology Institute OTTAWA, KS RESOURCES Academic Calendar Adawe Center EADA Report EADA Survey Braves Athletic Hall of Fame Braves Fan Shop Conference & Event Services Event Calendar Parent Connection Student Affairs OUKS Student Handbook Virtual Campus Map SURPRISE, AZ RESOURCES Academic Calendar Adawe Mentors Competitive Club Sports Faculty Mentors Spirit Fan Shop OUAZ Student Handbook Surprise Campus Map OUKS — Ottawa, Kansas 1001 S. Cedar St. Ottawa, KS 66067 855-774-7713 OUKS Facebook OUKS Instagram OUKS Twitter OUAZ — Surprise, Arizona 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 855-546-1342 OUAZ Facebook OUAZ Instagram OUAZ Twitter Online & On Campus Arizona, Kansas, Wisconsin and Online 855-774-7714 facebook instagram twitter Copyright ©2021 Ottawa University. All rights reserved. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.