Commencement

Goods & Services

Grad Fair

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11
10am to 4pm in the Bookstore

The SOU Grad Fair is your one stop for all of your graduation needs. Purchase your cap, biodegradable gown, tassel, and SOU diploma frame. Order announcements and a class ring from SOU's official vendor, Jostens.

Grad Fair Special
Get your cap, gown, and tassel FREE at the Grad Fair when you purchase an SOU or OHSU diploma frame. During the Grad Fair one lucky Graduate will win regalia and an SOU diploma frame.

Graduation Announcements and Class Rings

Jostens is SOU's official vendor for personalized graduation announcements and class rings. Place your order at the Grad Fair, online: jostens.com/college, or by phone at 1.800.854.7464. Blank graduation announcements and thank you cards can be purchased anytime at the SOU Bookstore or online: sou.edu/bookstore.

Commencement Regalia

To walk in the commencement ceremony graduates receiving a Bachelors degree are required to wear a black Bachelor's gown, cap and tassel. Graduates receiving a Masters degree are required to wear a black Master's gown, cap, tassel, and hood. The stole of gratitude is optional for both the Bachelors and Masters. You may purchase your cap, gown, tassel, master's hood, diploma frame, and other graduation accessories from the SOU Bookstore.

Graduation Photographs

The official vendor for SOU graduation photographs is Jolesch Photography. Visit them online at jolesch.com. Photos are taken of all graduates. Proofs will be mailed out one week after the ceremony and will also be available at jolesch.com/sou. There is no obligation to purchase any photo package.