Watch the 2023 OUAZ Commencement Ceremony

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Please Note: order your cap and gown by March 31, 2024, to ensure that you will have it prior to the date of the Commencement Ceremony.

Doors Open

The O'Dell Center (Faith Arena) gates will open at 9:30 a.m., 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony for friends and family to enter and find seating prior to the start of the event.

Tickets

Tickets are NOT required for your family and guests.  Seating in Faith Arena will be on a first-come basis (no reserved seating) with primary seating in the stands for guests.  Graduating students will be seated on the arena floor in front of the stage area, with additional floor seating behind them available for guests as well.  

Parking

Ample parking is available around campus and the stadium. Click here to see a map that shows parking throughout campus.

Letter to Graduating Students

Click here to read letter sent out to graduating students.

For your convenience, view more information regarding your upcoming visit to Surprise, Arizona, for Commencement.

There are a variety of hotels in the area, and there are three that are situated right close to campus:

If you have questions regarding Commencement, please complete the form below and someone will be in touch with you.