Ogden College Commencement
The Fall 2025 Ogden College of Science and Engineering recognition ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 12th, 2025 at 10:30am. Each student will walk up for individual recognition, greet President Caboni, and have their photo taken. All graduates and families are encouraged and welcome to attend. It is recommended that guests be seated 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
Friday, December 12th | Ogden College Recognition Ceremony | 10:30am
- Graduates will walk up for individual recognition, greet the University President, and take their graduation photo.
- All graduates should plan to arrive one hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym for line-up.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
- Parking Structure 1, Parking Structure 2, Parking Structure 3, Adams Street Lot, Alumni Square Garage, Creason Lot, and Kentucky Street Lot are available for general parking.
- Additional general parking is available within walking distance.
- Disability parking is available in Parking Structure 1, Parking Structure 2 and Diddle North Lot.
- Visit https://www.wku.edu/eventparking throughout the day of your event for live updates on parking availability.
- Watch our WKU Know Parking video
- If using a GPS while traveling to campus, input 330 University Dr., Bowling Green, KY 42101, which should take you to Parking Structure #2 beside E.A. Diddle Arena.
CAN'T ATTEND?
WKU PBS will live broadcast commencement and recognition ceremonies. These ceremonies
will also be live-streamed via the WKU Facebook Page and the WKU YouTube Channel. Afterward, these broadcasts will be archived on the YouTube Channel for later viewing.
JOIN US FOR GRAD FAIR!
Grad Fair marks the start of the graduation celebration. At Grad Fair, you can start your graduation planning and even check out graduation-related services.
All Fall 2025 graduates should attend the Grad Fair. It will be held at Downing Student Union, 3rd Floor, Rooms 3023-3025 on October 29th and 30th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Students will be able to:
• Pick up their cap and gown
• Grab their line-up info card with arrival time and check-in location for Commencement
• Take their graduation photo (business attire or wearing cap and gown)
• Order their personalized graduation announcements and class ring from Jostens
Any graduates who are unable to attend Grad Fair will be able to pick up their regalia at the WKU Store. Graduates will need to submit an order for their regalia via the Herff Jones ordering site prior to pick-up.
GOOD TO KNOW...
- Before completing a degree, students need to apply for graduation through TopNet. For more information on applying for graduation, click here.
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Undergraduate students who maintain outstanding academic achievement are recognized by wearing red and white honor cords.
- Cum Laude - This honor is given to students who have completed their baccalaureate study with both cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.40-3.59 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at WKU
- Magna Cum Laude - This honor is given to students who have completed their baccalaureate study with both cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.60-3.79 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at WKU
- Summa Cum Laude - This honor is given to students who have completed their baccalaureate study with both cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of 3.80-4.00 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at WKU
- Diplomas will be mailed to the student's address in their Application for Graduation approximately 3-6 weeks following the Recognition Ceremony. For more information about diplomas, click here.
- If your family or friends require overnight accommodations, it is recommended that those be made as soon as possible, as Bowling Green will be very busy during that time. For more information about area hotels, click here.
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