On behalf of the entire university, congratulations to our newest Forever Buffs on the completion of your degree. 

We take special pleasure in congratulating our 2021 Commencement Award honorees.

“Commencement does not mean, as many wrongly think, the breaking of ties and beginning of life apart. Rather, it marks your initiation in the fullest sense into the fellowship of the university, as bearers of her torch, as centers of her influence, as promoters of her spirit.”

- President George Norlin, June 1935

Commencement marks your official welcome to the Forever Buffs family. Your Alumni Association is here to help you as your move forward…here for you now, here for you always.

Commencement rituals bring our graduates' extended community together.  Learn more the history and traditions of commencement.