How can I order my regalia?
All graduates who plan to participate in Commencement must wear regalia. Regalia will be shipped directly to each graduate, and graduates are expected to bring their academic attire with them on graduation day. The deadline to graduate regalia is April 4th, 2024. Graduates should unpack their regalia upon arrival to verify that the regalia is correct and to steam their regalia.
Any issues with regalia upon arrival can be directed to (540) 387-0000 or customercare@oakhalli.com.
Note: This is not the same link for mentors who wish to rent regalia.
Due to changes in academic regalia provided by our vendor we highly discourage graduates from borrowing academic regalia from previous HCOM graduates in order to have a unified look among all graduates. Our current regalia was used for the first time with the Class of 2023 - gowns should not be borrowed or purchased from any Class before the graduating class of 2023.
When should I arrive for the ceremony? Do I have to go to rehearsal the Friday before commencement?
Friday, May 10 – Athens
10:30 a.m. | Graduate Rehearsal (mentors optional) at Convocation Center
1:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium - Reception to follow
Saturday, May 11 – Athens
8:30 a.m. | Doors open to guests at the Convocation Center
9:00 a.m. | Graduates and mentors will assemble at the Convocation Center
10:00 a.m. | Commencement ceremony begins
How many guests can I bring?
There is no limit on the amount of guests and the event is not ticketed.
How can I get pictures from commencement?
Grad Team productions will be contacting your email or your permanent address with proofs of your commencement photo, which are available for purchase.
What side should my tassel be on?
All tassels go on the left side of your tam, for graduates and mentors.
Where can I put my bag and jacket during the Commencement?
Do not bring anything with you onto the arena floor that you cannot hold in your pockets, you will not return to your seat after you cross the stage.
How do I get my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed to all graduates. If graduates need to update their mailing address or verify the address on file, please contact graduation@ohio.edu(opens in a new window) as soon as possible to update or verify your address. Diplomas are scheduled to be mailed 10-15 business days after graduation. This address will also be used for mailing items to graduates who do not attend the in-person ceremony after the event.
Certified Electronic Credentials can be ordered from the registrar's office. Learn more about an official, highly secure electronic copy of your Ohio University diploma/certificate that may be downloaded and shared for a lifetime.
Degree Verifications
The Senior Director of Student Affairs provides proof of degree verification. Graduates of Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine seeking degree verification for residency or state licensure can request verification by submitting all requests by email to Amanda Mansfield Records Management Specialist, Amanda Mansfield, by fax 740-590-2399, or by mail to:
OU-HCOM Student Affairs
191 W. Union St.
Heritage Hall 283B
Athens, OH 45701
For questions about degree and enrollment verifications, please contact Amanda Mansfield by email or by phone 740-593-2156.