60th Spring Commencement
Owens Community College Commencement Ceremony – Spring 2026
Photos and Keepsakes
Professional Photography
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Keepsake Program
Download the Spring 2026 Commencement Program (PDF)
Commencement Details
Location
Huntington Center
500 Jefferson Ave, Toledo, OH 43604
Date
Friday, May 8, 2026
Time
2 p.m.
Doors open for graduates and guests at 12 p.m.
Guests should plan to be seated by 1:45 p.m.
Graduate Check-in Information
Graduates will check in at The Aquarium. Graduates must be checked in by 1:15 p.m. and lined up by 1:30 p.m. Owens staff will assist in directing graduates once inside The Aquarium.
Guest Tickets
No tickets will be necessary to attend the ceremony.
Cap and Gown Order Deadline
Visit the Jostens website to purchase your cap, gown and other commencement items.
The order deadline has passed.
Cap and Gown Rental
Location
College Hall, Room 152
Rental Hours
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rental Costs
Cap and Gown Rental: $20 (cash only)
Tassel Purchase: $10 (cash only)
Findlay-area Campus Graduates
Findlay-area Campus graduates are encouraged to email the Student Activities Office to make arrangements for a rental.
Huntington Center Information
Graduates and guests are encouraged to bring only essential items. For more information about the Huntington Center, please visit the Huntington Center website.
Downtown Toledo Parking
Downtown Toledo offers a variety of parking options within walking distance of the Huntington Center. Graduates and guests should plan to allow extra time for travel, parking and security screening upon entering the venue. Visit the Huntington Center parking webpage for more information.
Accessibility
Before the ceremony, any graduate with questions or needs concerning accommodations should contact the Disability Resource Center, call (567) 661-7007 or email the Disability Resource Center.
For information about accessibility at the Huntington Center, please visit the Huntington Center Accessibility webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Commencement Ceremony
Why is Commencement moving off campus?
Graduation numbers have grown significantly. Hosting one ceremony at a larger venue allows all graduates to celebrate together and invite as many guests as they wish.
Why not continue with multiple ceremonies?
Based on projections, May 2026 would have required at least seven ceremonies. A single ceremony is more inclusive and creates a shared milestone experience.
Where will the ceremony be held?
The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., downtown Toledo.
When is the ceremony?
Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m.
How long will the ceremony last?
The ceremony will last approximately two hours.
Will tickets be required for guests to attend?
No. Guests will not need tickets and there is no limit on the number of guests per graduate.
Where will faculty sit during the ceremony?
Faculty will be seated in a dedicated area behind the graduates.
What about parking?
Downtown Toledo offers a variety of parking options within walking distance of the Huntington Center. Graduates and guests should plan to allow extra time for travel, parking and security screening upon entering the venue.
What is the Huntington Center’s bag policy?
To ensure a safe and efficient entry process, all bags brought into the Huntington Center are subject to inspection. There is no specific size restriction for Commencement; however, guests are encouraged to bring only essential items. Flowers and small gifts are permitted.
The following items are not permitted inside the venue: weapons of any kind, coolers, beach balls, fireworks, laser pens or laser products, aerosol spray cans, tools (e.g., wrenches, pliers), chairs of any kind (excluding wheelchairs for accessibility), pets (except service animals) and any other item deemed unsafe or inappropriate by venue management.
All policies are subject to change based on venue and safety requirements.
May I bring food and beverages to Commencement?
No. Food and beverages may not be brought into the Huntington Center. Concessions will be open before and during the ceremony, serving a variety of food and beverages for purchase.
Is the nurse pinning ceremony included?
No. The nurse pinning ceremony will be held separately. The Spring 2026 nurse pinning ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.