Baccalaureate Worship Service
Friday, May 9, 2025 • 6 p.m.
Winebrenner, TLB Auditorium
Graduates and family members are invited to attend this ecumenical worship service. This religious service is organized and directed by graduating students. Cap and gown are not required for this event.
Commencement Events
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 9 a.m.
Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex, 1300 N. Main St., Findlay, OH
Doors open at 8 a.m. for graduates, faculty, family and friends. Arch Ceremony to follow.Graduates are required to wear official UF regalia.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 3 p.m.
Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex, 1300 N. Main St., Findlay, OH
Doors open at 2 p.m. with a formal procession to begin at 3 p.m. Arch Ceremony will follow at approximately 5 p.m. Graduates are required to wear official UF regalia.
University of Findlay Commencement Reception
Share a Toast with Family and Friends
The University of Findlay Alumni Office cordially invites you to join us for a special occasion as we welcome our new alumni.
Join the Celebration!
This is your time to celebrate your achievements with your classmates and loved ones during a cocktail reception immediately following the Arch Ceremonies.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Graduate Commencement Reception: 11 am - 1 pm (Champagne toast at Noon)
Undergraduate Commencement Reception: 5 pm - 7 pm (Champagne toast at 6 p.m.)
Alumni Memorial Union
Highlights Include:
Heavy Appetizers: Delight in a delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres with your classmates before heading out to dinner with family
Beer and Wine: Raise a glass to your success.
Photography Session: Capture memories in front of the Arch Ice Sculpture and the stunning backdrop of the Derrick Fountain, courtesy of our professional photographer. A class photo will be taken with all in attendance. Photos will be available free of charge.
Cost: $30 per person 13 and older (Graduates attend for free)
$20 Children 5 – 12
Children 4 and under Free
RSVP: Please REGISTER BELOW by Monday, April 22.
Livestreaming by UFTV
UFTV will stream both of the Commencements live on their YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCts1hDk_sBfKmJ5gGysNJ4A
Arch Ceremonies
- Families and friends who wish to observe the Arch Ceremony in-person may assemble on the lawn in front of Old Main at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremonies. There will be a short pause after Commencement to allow time to arrive at the Arch.
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Families and friends must stay within the designated boundaries to observe the ceremony.
- UF will have photographers at the Arch and will post photos of graduates to
Flickr.
- Following the conclusion of the Arch Ceremony, graduates and family are welcome to take pictures around campus and around the Arch.
- The Arch Ceremonies will also be streamed live on the University's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/universityfindlay
Order Commencement Regalia
Graduates are required to wear official UF regalia.
Pick up at The Ruscilli Bookstore
Students will still need to either mail in their checks or walk the completed forms and money to the bookstore.
Visit the Mazza Museum Gift Shop
University of Findlay's Mazza Museum will have open Gift Shop hours during commencement weekend! We hope to see you!
Commencement Questions? Email the Office of Academic Affairs at [email protected].