Graduation & Ceremonies

School of Public Health – June 2024

This page was last updated on May 29th, 2024. Please check back frequently, since updates will be posted as we get closer to graduation events.

Graduation ceremonies occur once a year, in June. Those completing graduate programs at the School of Public Health are eligible to participate in the OHSU university-wide Commencement and the School of Public Health Hooding Ceremony, as well as PSU’s Commencement. Those completing undergraduate programs may participate in PSU’s Commencement. The School of Public Health is excited to recognize the accomplishments of our graduates at both of our partner universities.

Graduation vs. Commencement

Graduation refers to the formal certification of a student’s completion of all academic program requirements, and the awarding of the degree or certificate. The degree or certification is noted as “conferred” on a student’s academic transcript by a university’s Registrar’s Office. At OHSU and PSU, students may graduate from their programs in any academic term, and the date their degree is awarded is the last date of that term. Students must apply to graduate for a degree to be conferred.

Commencement is a ceremony that celebrates students’ graduation from their academic programs. At PSU and OHSU, Commencement is held once a year, in June. Students finishing at the end of Spring term are considered Spring graduates; those finishing at the end of Summer term are Summer graduates, etc.

Diplomas & Covers

Diplomas are shipped to the address on file after grades are posted and degrees are conferred, typically 3-8 weeks after the end of the term.

• PSU candidates: PSU site to confirm address
• OHSU candidates: OHSU site to confirm address

PSU diploma covers are handed out to those who attend PSU Commencement; students who do not attend may purchase a cover may do so through the University Market.

OHSU diploma covers are handed out to those who attend the SPH Hooding Ceremony; students who do not attend may get one through the School (details to come).

GRADUATION STUDENT CHECKLIST

#1) Check Your Degree Audit

Make sure you will complete all degree requirements, including comprehensive and/or CPH exams, by the last day of the term in which you expect to graduate. Meet with your advisor to plan your final coursework and/or exams, and to clear up any outstanding issues.

#2) Apply To Graduate

All students MUST apply to graduate by the relevant deadline in order to receive a degree or certificate, whether they intend to participate in a ceremony or not. If you do not apply to graduate, your degree will not be awarded.

PSU REGISTRANTS

All SPH undergraduate students, dual MPH/MSW and MPH/MURP degree students, and PhD students who matriculated prior to Fall 2017 are PSU registrants, who apply to graduate in PSU Banweb and pay the PSU graduation fee.

• Undergraduate Students: MARCH 10, 2024 deadline
  • Deadline and Process: https://www.pdx.edu/registration/applying-degree
• Master’s and Doctoral Students: APRIL 5, 2024 deadline
  • Deadlines: https://www.pdx.edu/gradschool/graduate-candidate-deadlines
  • Process: https://www.pdx.edu/gradschool/applying-for-graduation
• Dual Degree Students: APRIL 5, 2024 deadline
  • Apply to graduate with both degrees, and submit a GO-14 Shared Master’s Credits form to PSU Graduate School

OHSU REGISTRANTS

All other SPH graduate students are OHSU registrants, who apply to graduate through OHSU Student Self-Service by APRIL 26, 2024 and pay the OHSU graduation fee.

• Graduate Students (including those who will finish by the end of Summer term)
  • Deadlines: https://www.ohsu.edu/education/graduation-and-commencement
  • Process: https://www.ohsu.edu/education/student-self-service
• Dual Degree MD/MPH Students (including those who will finish by the end of Summer term)
  • Deadlines: https://www.ohsu.edu/education/graduation-and-commencement
  • Process: https://www.ohsu.edu/education/student-self-service
  • In addition to the above, dual degree MD/MPH students must submit an additional form: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ibzCs7jAzYoIia

#3) Check Your Eligibility

PSU COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2024

SPH undergraduate, master, and certificate students who have submitted their graduation application by the relevant deadline, and who have completed or expect to complete their academic program requirements in any of the following terms:

• Fall 2023
• Winter 2024
• Spring 2024
• Summer 2024
• Fall 2024

SPH doctoral students completing Fall 2023 through Fall 2024, who have been certified by the PSU Graduate School and heave met the appropriate deadlines.

OHSU COMMENCEMENT, JUNE 2024

SPH certificate, master and doctoral students who have applied to graduate by the relevant deadline, and who have completed or expect to complete their academic program requirements in any of the following terms:

• Summer 2023 (unless you participated in a previous year’s commencement)
• Fall 2023
• Winter 2024
• Spring 2024
• Summer 2024

Doctoral students intending to graduate in Spring or Summer 2024 are eligible to participate only if they have met the appropriate deadlines.

SPH HOODING 2024

SPH master and doctoral students who have applied to graduate by the relevant deadline, and who have completed or expect to complete their academic requirements in any of the following terms:

• Summer 2023 (unless you participated in SPH Hooding in 2023)
• Fall 2023
• Winter 2024
• Spring 2024
• Summer 2024

Doctoral students intending to graduate in Spring or Summer 2024 are eligible to participate only if they have met the appropriate deadlines.

#4) RSVP To The Ceremony

Graduate students must RSVP for all graduation ceremonies by completing the 2024 Graduation Celebrations form.

RSVP FORM

#5) Order Your Regalia

Regalia is required for all students and faculty participants.

Order Your Regalia