Please email commencement@olemiss.edu for any other questions you may have.
2027 Commencement Guide for Graduates
Prepare for commencement! Learn everything you need to know.
Prohibited Items for Commencement
The following items are prohibited during all Commencement exercises:
- Alcohol
- Weapons
- Umbrellas
- Poles and sticks
- Hand-held signs, banners, and flags
- Artificial noisemakers (air horns, cowbells, whistles, etc.)
- Full face coverings
- Non-service animals
The University of Mississippi reserves the right to prohibit any item deemed dangerous or inhibiting the overall guest experience.
Commencement FAQ
Find all the answers to your commencement questions below.
View the schedule for the 2027 Commencement here.
There are no tickets required to attend the 2027 Commencement.
Graduates can order your cap and gown through Grad Supply.
Graduates do NOT need to return caps and gowns this year. They are yours to keep and take with you when you leave the ceremony.
Convocation is the campus wide celebration of graduation that includes university awards and the main Commencement speaker. Students and faculty, dressed in academic regalia, sit in the Grove with the banners of the university’s schools and colleges. Morning Convocation begins at 9:00 a.m., and we encourage graduates and families to arrive early to the Grove to allow ample time for parking. In the event of inclement weather, morning Convocation will be held in the SJB Pavilion.
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If you don’t see your ceremony link, check back soon as information will be posted regularly.
These programs will share more information with graduates and their families as details are finalized.
All students should apply for graduation through the Student Self-Service card in Experience.
As you approach graduation, a Graduation Application link will appear under the Student Records section.
- Select Graduation Application to begin.
- Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the requirements to graduate.
- You can review your application by selecting View Graduation Application in Student Self-Service.
If you have questions, please contact your school or college’s dean’s office. You may also contact Caitlin Bagwell in the Office of the Registrar.
All students can update their expected graduation date at any time using the Update Graduation Date card in Experience. Students are strongly encouraged to keep this information up to date, even if graduation is still several semesters away. This helps the university anticipate when students plan to complete their degrees and prepare accordingly.
Important: Updating your expected graduation date does not confirm your eligibility to graduate or replace the graduation application process. Continue working with your academic advisor to ensure you're on track to meet your degree requirements.
Individuals whose degrees were conferred in December 2026, May 2027 and August 2027 are considered graduates of the Class of 2027.
Information about individual ceremonies will be sent to graduates from the dean’s office closer to the date.
Visit the website of Herff Jones.
Accessibility Information and FAQs for Commencement
* If you are a graduate and have accessibility questions about your ceremony, please reach out to your Dean’s office.
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- ASL interpreters will interpret every ceremony.
- Each ceremony will have closed captioning and guests will be able to follow along on their smart phones by accessing the livestreams here.
ADA parking for all SJB Pavilion ceremonies is recommended in the SJB Pavilion garage located off Hill Drive.
- Courtesy shuttles will be available in all lots surrounding the SJB Pavilion. A shuttle tent will be located in front of the SJB Pavilion where guests can wait for the shuttles that will return them to their vehicles after ceremonies conclude.
ADA parking for ceremonies at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts is available in ADA parking spots in the Ford Center lot.
Please get to the ceremony venue 1-hour prior to the ceremony start time. Please see an attendant or volunteer upon arrival and they will show you to the ADA seats sections. Due to limited surrounding seating, not all family members will be able to sit in the ADA section, but there will be room for guests and the rest of the party will be sat near by.
ASL interpreters will interpret every ceremony, including morning Convocation. A live stream with closed captioning will also be available at each ceremony for audience members to access on their smart phones and viewers at home. For more information related to accessibility, please visit the UM Commencement Accessibility page.
If you are a graduate and have accessibility questions about your ceremony, please reach out to your Dean’s office.
For all other accessibility needs please email Special Events at commencement@olemiss.edu.
After Commencement FAQs
Looking for ways to remember your big day? Find answers about where to access commencement photos and videos, and how to order class rings and diploma frames.
Visit gradimages.com to find graduation photos. Their customer service number is 1-800-261-2576.
The University of Mississippi partners with Herff Jones for class rings. If you are interested in purchasing a class ring, visit Herff Jones.
Diplomas measure as the following:
- Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, PharmD, and certificates are 9”x12.”
- Law School diplomas are 20”x16.
Commencement Contacts
Reach out to these offices for help with degree verification, financial aid, and student account questions before commencement.
Office of Financial Aid
We are responsible for assisting students in navigating various financial aid options and providing guidance on scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs to make higher education accessible and affordable. FAFSA# 002440.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is dedicated to serving our constituents with integrity, accuracy, and accountability. This office aims to efficiently distribute records in full compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations; to preserve the integrity, accuracy, and privacy of all academic records; and interpret institutional and governmental policies to members of the academic and general community.
Living the Tradition of Ole Miss Graduates
Commencement is a big day for you and the university. We're happy you've made it!
Commencement takes place all over our campus, even in the historic Grove, the heart of campus.
Cameras flash, capturing lifelong memories with friends, mentors, and family. These moments will be treasured, telling the story of a remarkable journey and a day of great pride.
Graduates proudly walk toward the stage, marking the end of a journey and the start of new possibilities. It’s a moment filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy.
Loved ones gather to celebrate this incredible milestone, sharing smiles, hugs, and laughter. Their support has been essential, and today they’re here to cheer on their graduate.
Receiving the diploma is a powerful moment—it represents years of dedication, late nights, and hard work. It’s the ultimate symbol of academic success.
The decorated cap is a personal statement, each design capturing a graduate’s unique journey and hopes. From inspirational quotes to vibrant designs, it’s a final, creative mark on their time at Ole Miss.