College of Education Commencement
The College of Education Commencement Ceremony will be held Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be livestreamed and broadcast via YouTube.
Class of '25 Graduation Checklist
2025 grads, make sure you complete all the steps below to receive your degree and participate in the commencement ceremony.
UO Commencement Ceremony
The University of Oregon is delighted to announce the 149th commencement ceremony will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT at Autzen Stadium. The COE ceremony, separate from the main ceremony, will follow, where graduates will receive individual recognition.
COE 2025 Commencement Ceremony Details
GradImages
Professional photographers will be in attendance at the College of Education commencement ceremony. Photographs will be available for purchase following the event. Bookmark this link to GradImages website.
Parking
Students, faculty, and staff may park in their regular spots as denoted by their permit. All others planning to attend commencement must park at the Autzen Stadium parking lot where you will be shuttled to the ceremony.
LiveStream
Can’t make it? The College of Education commencement ceremony will be livestreamed on Youtube.
Accessibility Information:
For the College of Education Departmental Ceremony: accessible seating will be located underneath a tented area on the South Lawn behind Knight Library and should be easy to find on the field. We will have information tables at each corner of the field if you have questions. As this seating is limited, we request that the person needing accommodation sit there with only one other member of their family; remaining party members should sit in the ample seating available on the lawn. The chairs are the same as those that are under the tent. All accessible seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; we do not take reservations for these seats.
ADA parking will be in lot 37, as well as the 13th Ave. garage. There will be golf carts stationed in lot 37 to help with ADA shuttle needs. Guests can approach and ask for shuttle service to the south lawn site. The accessible shuttle will also run that day.
If you have questions, please contact Lisa Fortin at lfortin@uoregon.edu.
FHS BACHELORS PROGRAM
Rachel Sherman
"After graduation, I intend to have the most relaxing summer of my life before starting the Couples and Family Therapy program here at UO in the fall."
CDS MASTERS PROGRAM
Gracie Acevedo
"Find a community that supports you, whether that’s classmates, faculty, or mentors, because having people who uplift you makes all the difference."
PREVSCI MASTERS AND CPSY DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Lindsey Nichols
After graduation, Lindsey will be joining the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University as a postdoc fellow.
ABA MASTERS PROGRAM
Cj Still
"The ABA program at UO gave me the tools, knowledge, and confidence to become the best future Board Certified Behavior Analyst I can be."
Graduation Etiquette
We know it’s an exciting day, but we expect our graduates to maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior at all times during the ceremony to ensure it is enjoyable for all participants, family members, guests, and staff. Once you have crossed the stage and received your diploma cover we ask that you return to your seat while the remaining students cross the stage. Students need to remain for the entire ceremony.
We kindly request that all graduates limit their consumption of alcohol and other substances prior to the ceremony. Graduates who arrive under the influence may be refused the opportunity to participate, and the staffs of Autzen Stadium and the COE reserve the right to relocate or remove anyone who is creating a disturbance.
The College of Education Ceremony recognizes Doctoral Students first, then all other degrees and programs by department.
Remember to please be courteous and return to your seat once you’ve crossed the stage and to please remain seated until all students have crossed the stage and the ceremony comes to an end.
Thank you to all of our graduates, participants, family members, guests, and staff who we know will make this a wonderful day for all.
College of Education Alumni Spotlights
Jenny Wu, '20 the College of Education’s new Data Analyst and proud alumna!
Meet Jenny Wu who returned to the COE after graduating in 2020 with her master’s in educational leadership. Wu originally chose UO for its reputation for educational programs. Her favorite part of her student experience here was getting to know people from diverse cultures, immersing herself in pursuing academic success, and enjoying the natural beauty of the state.
Adrian Cruz, FHS, '21, Assistant Director of Student Services, University of Oregon
Through hard work and pivotal experiences, Cruz earned a bachelor’s degree in family and human services from the UO in 2021 and a master’s degree in higher education leadership from Bushnell University in 2022 and has joined the UO ranks. He’s now an assistant director of student services, advising students and helping them succeed in higher education.
The Power of Mentorship for double duck Karen Zyskind, PhD, '00 & '04
Meet Marisa Macy, “Double Duck” (MS Special Education ’00, PhD Special Education ’04) and John P. Ellbogen Foundation Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wyoming, is a UO alumna who believes in paying it forward.
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Membership ensures you stay connected to the UO and that all alumni are heard and supported. For recent grads, our Duck Career Network can help you land that first job, network with alumni in your field, and give you advice to help you succeed. Plus, we have other great benefits, including early access to football and basketball tickets; member-only events; and access to Nike and Columbia employee stores.
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