
The CHC 2023 Graduation Celebration will be held on
Tuesday, June 20th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
in Chapman Hall and Tykeson Lawn.
The UO Main Commencement will be held on
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Autzen Stadium.
More information about the general UO commencement activities may be found at the UO commencement page.
We will be recognizing the class of 2023 with an open-house, drop-in style reception located in Chapman Hall and on the adjacent Tykeson Lawn. Grads will be able to pick up their CHC Certificate of Completion from the Dean. There will be thesis displays to peruse, live music, formal and informal photo opportunities, tasty treats, and much more. The faculty are looking forward to connecting with students and their families, and look forward to celebrating the many achievements of the class of 2023 with you!

June 20 will be an extremely busy day on campus. Please be aware that there will be no public parking on the UO campus other than those vehicles with designated ADA placards/plates. Parking for graduates and their families will be at Autzen Stadium. Following the main UO commencement ceremony, free shuttle busses will run continuously between Autzen stadium and campus. Guests who plan to attend the main ceremony and need ADA parking accommodations should utilize the ADA parking at the stadium. Shuttles will not be running from the main UO campus to Autzen Stadium prior to the main ceremony. Complete parking and transportation information, including the shuttle map, can be found in the Parking and Transportation section of the UO Commencement webpage.
Students are responsible for applying, registering for applicable activities, obtaining tickets needed, et cetera.
Key Dates:
- April 10-12, 2023: UO Duck Store Grad Fair: Order regalia, honors cords, and a CHC stole.
- Late April: Last day to apply for a Spring 2023 undergraduate degree on DuckWeb
- May 1: Deadline to RSVP for Graduation Celebration 2023 and submit information for the 2023 Program. Students planning to participate in the CHC 2023 Graduation Celebration need to complete the 2023 Graduation Celebration Participant survey by May 1st. As part of the survey, you will be asked to upload a 300 dpi or high resolution image of yourself (head shot preferred). Select the image you want to upload and go to the CHC 2023 Graduation Celebration page on Canvas.
☞ Students who do not complete the 2023 Graduation Celebration Program survey by May 1st will not be included in the CHC Celebration Program Book. - June 20: UO Main Commencement. For more information visit the UO commencement page.
- June 20: CHC Graduation Celebration
If you have questions about the 2023 CHC Graduation Celebration, direct them to the CHC Reception Desk at honors@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5437.
Photo gallery from last year's commencement celebration.
Other UO Graduation & Commencement Events
June 2023
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let's go on one last career tour before finals! Tour two local bioscience companies that are excited to introduce you to careers (and internships!) in a behind-the-scenes tour of a growing Oregon industry. Event is FREE, bring a friend! Register on Handshake to get more information in the coming weeks and see what it's all about before you commit! Note: Event is from 9am to 12pm, must be available for the entire event--trust us, IT'S WORTH IT!
What do we mean by "Biosciences" ?
It's a big term that includes LOTS of cool fields! Biotech, med tech and digital health just to name a few! People with a mission to cure patients, protect our climate and feed the world. The local bio-industry is growing and also needs accountants, sales people, and operations managers. For any student wishing to make a positive impact on the world, please attend.
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We'll have a bus that will pick up students in front of Matthew Knight Arena Box Office (in front of the Duck statue) at 9am and take you around Eugene to two stops all focused on the biosciences. The stops are: Abcam and InVivo Biosystems. While at the stops, you'll get an opportunity to tour facilities as well as meet with leaders in the field. The bus will then return no later than 12pm to Matthew Knight Arena to drop everyone off. The Oregon Bioscience Association is one of our partners and their executive director, Liisa Bozinovic will be joining us as well on the bus to share some tips and tricks for internship and job interviews.
Open to all students with an interest in learning more about local business and careers in bioscience, scientific communication, and other related majors. This is a great way to explore your future and practice having networking conversations with industry leaders before you interview for related jobs in the future!
Also open to faculty, staff, and advisors as well, email Holly Tate, Job & Internship Developer for Eugene/Springfield htate@uoregon.edu to learn more about how your participation can support students' career readiness!
Sponsored by University Career Center and Collaborative Economic Development Oregon
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Join the newest Sports Product Management alumni to celebrate their graduation at Backwoods Brewing in Portland! Enjoy great food, foster new connections, and toast to the newly-minted alumni. Graduates from both March and June will be celebrated!
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us for the Nontraditional student graduation celebration in the EMU Redwood Auditorium on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 1 - 3 pm. For more information please email nontrad@uoregon.edu. Please RSVP here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZA0nmghkEn8u8u
Join us for the student veteran graduation celebration in the EMU Redwood Auditorium on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 4 - 6 pm.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us for the student veteran graduation celebration in the EMU Redwood Auditorium on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 4 - 6 pm.
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Join LGBTESS for the 27th Lavender Graduation Celebration at the University of Oregon! The ceremony will be celebrating UO's 2SLGBTQIA3+ graduates. Undergraduates and graduate students are welcome! Graduates must RSVP for themselves and their guests by May 21 via this form: https://tinyurl.com/lavendergrad2023 Join us on Friday, June 16th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. PST in the EMU Ballroom for our 2023 Lavender Graduation to celebrate the accomplishments, education, perseverance, resilience, leadership, and advocacy of UO LGBTQIA+ graduate and undergraduate students! More links Nominate students, staff, and faculty for Lavender Awards: https://tinyurl.com/lavenderawards2023 Create crafts/goodies for graduates: link coming soon!
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Black Grad Celebration at the University of Oregon!
This event celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of those undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are Black, African-American, and/or of the African Diaspora. This ceremony commemorates the hard work and dedication that our Black students have endured to get to this point in history not only at the University of Oregon but in a global society.
This year the ceremony will be co-hosted by the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center and the Alliance of Black Student Organizations.
Black Grad Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (PST) with a reception to follow at the LRP Black Cultural Center.
This in-person ceremony will recognize graduates and we will have speakers to honor our graduates.
Registration Deadlines:
Graduating Seniors - Friday, May 19, 2023 Guest - Deadline Friday, June 2, 2023Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the Conflict and Dispute Resolution Program in the Law School courtyard. For further event details please call 541-346-3042
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the Conflict and Dispute Resolution Program in the Law School courtyard. For further event details please call 541-346-3042
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Natural Sciences Commencement Undergraduate Ceremony at Autzen Stadium. Majors for this division include:
Biochemistry Human Physiology Biology Marine Biology Chemistry Mathematics Computer Science Mathematics & Computer Science Data Science Neuroscience Earth Sciences Physics Multidisciplinary Science Psychology
For further information regarding CAS ceremonies, please email cascommencement@uoregon.edu
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Humanities Commencement Ceremony on the East Campus Green. Majors for this division include:
Cinema Studies Judaic Studies Classics Linguistics Comparative Literature Medieval Studies English Philosophy Folklore & Public Culture Religious Studies Humanities Theatre Arts
For further information regarding CAS ceremonies, please email cascommencement@uoregon.edu
1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the College of Education on the Knight Library Lawn. For further event details please call be 541-346-3405 or visit our website at https://education.uoregon.edu/commencement.
Join us for the 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony for the Lundquist College of Business in Matthew Knight Arena. For further event details please call 541-346-3303
1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony for the Lundquist College of Business in Matthew Knight Arena. For further event details please call 541-346-3303
1:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the School of Music and Dance in Beall Hall. More details can be found at MusicAndDance.UOregon.edu/Commencement . Questions about the SOMD ceremony can be directed to somdscheduling@uoregon.edu, or by phone 541-346-5648.
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 graduation celebration on Tykeson Lawn and Chapman Hall. For further event details, please contact CHC at 541-346-5437.
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Social Sciences Commencement Ceremony at Autzen Stadium. Majors for this division include:
Anthropology Geography Economics History Environmental Studies Native American & Indigenous Studies Environmental Science Political Science Ethnic Studies Sociology General Social Sciences Spatial Data Science & Technology Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
For further information regarding CAS ceremonies, please email cascommencement@uoregon.edu
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 Global Studies and Languages Commencement Ceremony on the Memorial Quad Lawn.
Majors for this division include:
Asian Studies Italian Chinese Japanese East Asian Languages and Literatures Latin American Studies French Romance Languages German Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies Global Studies Spanish
For further information regarding CAS ceremonies, please email cascommencement@uoregon.edu
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 MA and PHD Commencement Ceremony on the East Campus Green.
For further information regarding CAS ceremonies, please email cascommencement@uoregon.edu
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the College of Design on the Knight Library Lawn. For further event details please call 541-346-3631
4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the College of Design on the Knight Library Lawn. For further event details please call 541-346-3631
4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 graduate commencement ceremony for the Lundquist College of Business in the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom. For further event details please call 541-346-8837
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the School of Journalism and Communication in Matthew Knight Arena. For further event details please call 541-346-3602
4:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2023 commencement ceremony for the School of Journalism and Communication in Matthew Knight Arena. For further event details please call 541-346-3602