Schedule | December 16, 2022
All ceremonies will be held in the CFPA theatre, Toledo-area Campus.
CEREMONY 1
9 a.m.
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Doors open for guests at 8 a.m.
Graduates must check in by 8:30 a.m.
CEREMONY 2
12 p.m.
School of Liberal Arts
School of Business, Hospitality Management and Public Safety
Health Professions Graduates in the School of Nursing and Health Professions
(Nursing majors, DO NOT attend this ceremony)
Doors open for guests 11 a.m.
Graduates must check in by 11:30 a.m.
CEREMONY 3
3 p.m.
Nursing Graduates & Pinning Ceremony
(Nurses, please attend this ceremony)
Doors open for guests 2 p.m.
Graduates must check in by 2:30 p.m.
RSVPs and Guests
Graduates can bring up to 4 guests. Watch your email for the RSVP link.
The RSVP deadline is Thursday, December 8.
For more information about RSVPs and guests, contact commencement@owens.edu.
Cap and Gown Order Deadline November 24
A cap, gown and tassel are required to participate in the Commencement and pinning ceremony. The cap and gown fabric and shade of black are specific to Owens Community College, so you may not wear regalia from another graduation ceremony at another institution. Also, the gown style is different for each level of degree earned.
Order your cap and gown from Jostens online. The deadline to place orders is Thursday, November 24. Owens graduates will all wear a red and white tassel.
Commencement Cap and Gown Rental
Student Activities is offering graduates the opportunity to rent a cap and gown for the Commencement ceremony. The cost is a $20 cash deposit for the cap and gown. Graduates will receive their cash deposit back when their cap and gown is returned. For students needing a tassel, whether renting a gown or not, these will cost $10 cash (non-fundable) for each tassel and charm. The tassel will be theirs to keep and non-refundable.
Cap and gowns will be available outside of College Hall 102:
- Wednesday, November 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Thursday, December 1, 1 – 3 p.m.
- Monday, December 5, 2 – 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 7, 9– 11 a.m.
Graduates on the Findlay-area Campus should email studentactivities@owens.edu about requesting a cap and gown.
Disability Resource Center
Any graduate who has questions or needs concerning accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center at (567) 661-7007 or disability@owens.edu.
Contact Us
If you have questions related to graduating or the Commencement ceremony, please reach out at commencement@owens.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do children count as guests?Any child under the age of 2 does NOT count as a guest if that child can sit on a grown-up’s lap for the entire ceremony. Anyone over the age of 2 or any child under the age of 2 that requires an individual seat MUST BE COUNTED separately as a guest.
Is there practice?
There is no practice. Graduates need to be checked in and seated at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled ceremony.
When will I receive my diploma and/or certificate?
Starting with this ceremony, diplomas and certificates will be issued by Credentials Solutions/Parchment. Students can get their digital credential faster, so it’s a great way to immediately share your accomplishment with your family, friends, and potential employers.
Upon completion of the final graduation audit, graduates will receive an email with instructions for electronically claiming their diploma and/or certificate.
Follow these simple steps:
- Check your school email and text messages for the award notification.
- Follow the link to set up your Parchment digital credentials account.
- Share your digital diploma on Facebook and LinkedIn via a verified link, or download a secure .pdf version.
The digital diploma and/or certificate will always be accessible online through your Parchment account. You can login to your Parchment account and download or share your diploma and/or certificate as many times as you’d like throughout your lifetime.
Your paper diploma and/or certificate will still be mailed to your permanent address on file within 30 business from the end of the graduating term. Please make sure your address is up to date via Ozone.
Questions? Email graduation@owens.edu.
How do I obtain Honor and/or Veteran Cords for Commencement?
Applicable cords will be provided to you at check-in for commencement.
Will there be professional photography?
The Grad Team will be onsite to take professional photos during the ceremony
What will happen with The Grad Team taking Commencement photography?
- Everyone will be photographed
- Photos will be online at 96 hours after the ceremony
- Complimentary proofs sent to graduates
- No obligation to purchase
Can we decorate our cap and gown?
- Yes. Silly string, confetti poppers and glitter are prohibited.
Can I give extra tickets to another student?
- To be fair to all involved, we are stringently enforcing the four (4) guest per graduate policy.