All Ceremonies Will Be Livestreamed:
Watch the Friday ceremony at 6 PM here: https://youtube.com/live/MhsWX1Iy0-U?feature=share
Watch the Saturday ceremony at 10 AM here: https://youtube.com/live/fO29j9UOinU?feature=share
Watch the Saturday ceremony at 2 PM here: https://youtube.com/live/zfulk5L06nQ?feature=share
Graduates, your cap and gown has been RESERVED for you! One cap & gown set is FREE to graduates who qualify and commit to participating in the ceremony. Contact the Graduation Advisor or your Department Chair to learn more.
Odessa College confers degrees and certificates in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
A Commencement (Graduation) Ceremony is held twice a year in May and December. Students completing degree requirements during the fall or midwinter are invited to participate in the fall graduation ceremony. Students who complete requirements in the spring, Maymester, or summer terms are invited to participate in the spring graduation ceremony unless unusual circumstances prevent such participation.
Students working toward a degree or certificate should consult with their Student Success Coach and faculty advisor early in their academic career to ensure that all required courses are being completed. The student is responsible for reviewing Student Planner (through Wrangler Self-Service) to track their academic progress.
Before You Confirm Your Graduation
- Consult with your Student Success Coach to ensure you are:
- Listed in correct program and catalog year
- Have completed or are registered for all courses
- Confirming for the appropriate graduation term
- Verify your mailing address in Student Planner User Profile
- Update your email and phone number in Wrangler Self-Service
Graduation Deadlines
While we do not have an actual deadline for graduation, students must confirm their graduation in Student Planner at least six weeks prior to the commencement date, as listed on the academic calendar, to have their names listed in the program. **Fall 2024 Deadline for names in the program is November 1: Late application deadline December 6th, 2024 (last day to apply and walk) **
Graduation is Friday, December 13th and Friday, December 14th.
A graduation status email is sent to each eligible graduate to notify of holds, honors status, and missing courses. Students MUST clear all holds and have completed all requirements to receive a diploma or certificate.
THIS SEMESTER - Important Dates
WHEN:
- Friday December 13th at 6pm| Odessa College Sports Center
- School of Business and Industry
- Saturday December 14th at 10am| Odessa College Sports Center
- School of Liberal Arts and Education and Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science
- Saturday December 14th at 2pm| Odessa College Sports Center
- School of Health and Sciences and Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency
WHERE: Odessa College Sports Center
WHAT TO WEAR: caps/gowns will be available to eligible students and CE students will wear program uniform; email will go out to eligible students. Under your cap/gown should be semi-formal clothing, i.e., pants, nice jeans, dresses, polo shirt, button up, etc. – please dress appropriately for the occasion. Shoes should be those that you are comfortable climbing stairs in.
***DO NOT decorate your cap. Decorated caps will be covered or swapped out for clean caps!!!***
FOR REGALIA NOT ISSUED BY COLLEGE OR RSO: complete this form by December 1st to have your regalia considered for you to wear at your graduation ceremony.
If you have any questions, please email graduation@odessa.edu.
CONFIRM Your Graduation Information Here (Student Planner)
Diploma Delivery
Students who have completed a certificate or degree will receive an email once the credential has been conferred and the diploma is available for pick up. This may be 4-6 weeks after the graduation ceremony. Students will sign in to the Wrangler Express Center with a photo ID to receive their diploma; diplomas not picked up will be mailed to address on file for student.
All holds must be cleared to receive a diploma or certificate. For financial holds, please contact Student Accounts at (432) 335-6407.
Transfer or Career? Where are you headed?
Students who transfer to a university or another college after attending OC may still earn a degree or certificate from Odessa College! It's called a Reverse Transfer, and OC just needs your official transcripts from your next college or university. You must have completed at least 25% of the degree at OC and completed all the courses for your program. Check out the Career & Transfer Services webpage for more information on transfer and ask your Success Coach about the next university visit!
Heading to the workforce? Did you know that employers search Odessa College for recent graduates and want you to join their teams? College Central Network can help you make the transition into the workforce, and there are other job links on our career page. Look for our next job fair on campus to meet employers in person, too!
Graduates' Directory Information: To help graduates transition to the next phase of their education, directory information may be released to local and regional universities for students who have earned an AA or AS degree. If you do not wish this information to be released, please note this preference in the Graduation Survey.
Questions?
Email the Graduation Advisor at graduation@odessa.edu or call 432-335-6404.