Graduate Information
Graduation Honors
Undergraduate students who maintain outstanding academic achievement are recognized at commencement by wearing a gold honor cord. Honors at graduation are awarded to students who have established academic residency at OCU and meet the required Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Cum Laude (GPA 3.50 – 3.69)
- Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70 – 3.89)
- Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.90 and above)
President’s Award:
The President’s Award is presented to one graduating baccalaureate degree senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and outstanding university engagement.
Purchase Your Cap and Gown
All students who participate in the commencement ceremony are required to wear an academic cap, gown, and tassel.
The link to order regalia is https://oak.shopoakhalli.com
Associate & Bachelor’s
Cap, Gown & Tassel $55.00
Masters
Cap, Gown, Hood & Tassel $75.00
Doctoral
Tam, Gown, Hood & Tassel $135.00
You can also contact the Campus Store at 812.749.1403 with any questions.
THE LAST DAY TO ORDER REGALIA IS APRIL 8, 2024
Diplomas
A diploma will be mailed to you at the address that you provided on your Graduation Application. If your address has changed since completing the application, you can send an email to [email protected] with the new address.
Diplomas for graduates will be mailed approximately 6-8 week following commencement.
Please make certain that all obligations to the university have been fulfilled prior to leaving campus.
Direct Loan Exit Counseling is required for all students who have borrowed Federal Direct Loans. The Exit Counseling session can be accessed using the following steps:
- Visit studentaid.gov
- Click on Loan Exit Counseling under the Loan Repayment tab
- Log in using your FSA ID
Graduation Photography
GradImages is the official OCU graduation photographer. GradImages will take photographs of each graduate during the ceremony. They will contact each student via email after commencement allowing you to view proofs and submit orders.
Customer Service
Phone: 850.907.2740
Email: https://www.gradimages.com/Home/EmailUs
Web: https://www.gradimages.com/