BGSU to host fall Commencement

The 317th Commencement exercises will be held at the Stroh Center on Dec. 11-12.

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Fall 2026 Ceremonies

BGSU wil host Commencement ceremonies this December on the Bowling Green campus. You must complete the online RSVP form to attend your ceremony. The form will be open the week of Oct. 19 through Nov. 20. Learn more by exploring our Ceremony Information page.

Doctoral Hooding and Graduate College Ceremony

Friday, Dec. 11
7 p.m.

Stroh Center

Doctoral and master's degree candidates

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Undergraduate Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 12
10 a.m.

Stroh Center

Bachelor’s and associate degree candidates

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