Yes. The application is to sign up for degree conferral. You can mark Y/N on the application about attending the physical ceremony. If you do not apply, your transcript will not be evaluated at the end of the semester for degree eligibility.

There will be two ceremonies.
FRIDAY at 6:00 pm | Masters candidates & Graduate Certificates
SATURDAY at 9:00 am | Undergraduate 

Spring 2026: May 8 & May 9
Summer 2026:
Fall 2026:

Eligible students who do NOT apply for graduation by this deadline will NOT be included in the Commencement Program and may not be considered for graduation (degree conferral) until the following semester.

Spring Graduation: April 1
Summer Graduation: July 1
Fall Graduation:November 1

Where/How to apply for Graduation in Colleague Self Service

1. Go to your Self Service Homepage | Click to access Self Service
2. Click GRADUATION OVERVIEW (here you can view and submit a graduation application)
3. Click the APPLY BUTTON next to the correct program.
   If the program you see is not correct, please contact registrar@se.edu BEFORE YOU APPLY
4. Complete the application information and then click the SUBMIT BUTTON
   *Note: Do NOT put any special characters in your name for the diploma- this could cause your name to be misspelled.*

See Frequently Asked Questions for additional information

You will receive a confirmation email to your student email regarding your application within three weeks of submission.

No. Official transcripts with degrees will not be available until all Spring grades have been processed.

The SPRING semester does not end until May 10th and transcripts are estimated to be ready May 15th. Diplomas will be ordered and shipped to you 6-8 weeks from that date.

The SUMMER semester does not end until ?? and transcripts are estimated to be ready ??. Diplomas will be ordered and shipped to you 6-8 weeks from that date.

The FALL semester does not end until ?? and transcripts are estimated to be ready ???. Diplomas will be ordered and shipped to you 6-8 weeks from that date.

Undergraduates will need to contact their major and minor advisors to have them submit a clearance form. If you are an undergraduate, your degree will not be conferred unless we have received a clearance form for your major and minor. 

Please visit https://www.se.edu/registrar/graduation/ for more information regarding the ceremony and regalia.

Caps and Gowns are black and may be purchased through the Campus Bookstore

Campus Bookstore
580-745-2960 
The week of commencement the bookstore will be open: TBD

Regalia may be shipped to you in advance, or you may pick it up at the store. Caps and Gowns may also be purchased directly through Herff Jones online. Follow this link https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/sosu/ to order.  Your full order will be shipped to you via UPS.  Be sure to provide a physical street address for the order to be shipped to.

If you are ready to order your Southeastern Oklahoma State University Class Ring, you may do so from Herff Jones.

If you want to order Graduation Announcements, you can do so from Balfour Graduation Announcements.

Family/friends are not allowed on the floor to take pictures or videos of the graduates during the ceremony.  This is for the safety of our guests.   Commencement photographs will be taken by the professional photography firm of Candid Color Photography.  Graduates may purchase photographs through Candid Color.

Graduates will receive an important email from CANDID COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY in either their student or personal or both emails. There will be a link to update your Contact Information and submit a selfie. The selfie must be a clear picture of your face (with no one else in the photo). This will be used with CCP’s face match technology to send all of your graduation photos directly to your cell or email after graduation.  This information will also update the Announcer Reader Card which will be used on Commencement Day. You MUST do this BEFORE you can cross the stage at Graduation.

After the commencement ceremony, you may go to www.candidcolorphotography.com or www.okcpartypics.com to purchase photos.

For those of you who have friends and/or relatives who cannot come to your Commencement but want to see you walk across the stage, the ceremonies will be streamed live on the Southeastern website at www.se.edu/live.

• Line-up for graduation will be in Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium (the building south of the Arena).
• Graduates will arrive at Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium one hour prior to the start time of the ceremony.
• Graduates should arrive dressed and ready in a black cap and gown.
• Graduates will receive a “NAME CARD” from a graduate marshal. On this card, you will print your name as you would like it announced during the ceremony. For pronunciation accuracy, please spell your name phonetically. Honors graduates will receive a special name card with the honor listed.
• Once in the gym, find the school of your major and line up in alphabetical order behind the school sign.
• There will not be a place to store your personal belongings, so only arrive with what you plan to carry through the ceremony.

Only graduates are allowed in the lineup area

The Undergraduate categories are as follows:

Summa Cum Laude – with highest honors ( GPA of 3.90-4.00)
Magna Cum Laude – with high honors (GPA of 3.80-3.89)
Cum Laude – with honors (GPA of 3.70-3.79)

In order to be eligible to graduate with honors, candidates must be completing all requirements for their first baccalaureate degree and achieve a final cumulative grade point average in the above ranges. All honors are awarded contingent upon the final degree conferral in the Office of the Registrar. The honor designations listed in the commencement program are current as of four weeks prior to the ceremonies. Any changes to a student’s honors designation as a result of their final grades will be reflected on the student’s official transcript. Honor stoles may be purchased at the bookstore.

The Graduate categories are as follows:

With Honors –  (4.00)

In order to be eligible to graduate with honors, candidates must be completing all requirements for their masters degree and achieve a final cumulative graduate grade point average of 4.0. All honors are awarded contingent upon the final degree conferral in the Office of the Registrar. The honor designations listed in the commencement program are current as of four weeks prior to the ceremonies. Any changes to a student’s honors designation as a result of their final grades will be reflected on the student’s official transcript. Honor stoles and cords may be purchased at the bookstore.

1. Google Maps Directions

2. Physical Address: 130 Magnolia Ave. Durant, OK 74701

3. From the North: From U.S. Highway 69/75, take exit for Business 69/75 South. Follow Business 69/75 (First Street) approximately 2 miles. Bloomer Sullivan Arena is located to your immediate right.

4. From the South: From U.S. Highway 69/75, take exit for Business 69/75 South which is three miles north of Main Street exit. Follow Business 69/75 (First Street) approximately 2 miles. Bloomer Sullivan Arena is located to your immediate right.

From Highway 78, turn right (North) onto North First Street. Follow North First Street through the second traffic signal (intersection of North First and University Boulevard) and Bloomer Sullivan Arena is located to your left.

5. From the West: Follow U.S. Highway 70 (Main Street) into Downtown Durant and turn left (North) onto North First Street. Follow North First Street through the second traffic signal (intersection of North First and University Boulevard) and Bloomer Sullivan Arena is located to your left.

6. From the East: From U.S. Highway 70, turn right (North) onto North First Street. Follow North First Street through the first traffic signal (intersection of North First and University Boulevard) and Bloomer Sullivan Arena is located to your left.

Family/friends are not allowed on the floor to take pictures or videos of the graduates during the ceremony.  This is for the safety of our guests.   Commencement photographs will be taken by the professional photography firm of Candid Color Photography.  Graduates may purchase photographs through Candid Color.

Graduates will receive an important email from CANDID COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY in either their student or personal or both emails. There will be a link to update your Contact Information and submit a selfie. The selfie must be a clear picture of your face (with no one else in the photo). This will be used with CCP’s face match technology to send all of your graduation photos directly to your cell or email after graduation.  This information will also update the Announcer Reader Card which will be used on Commencement Day. You MUST do this BEFORE you can cross the stage at Graduation.

After the commencement ceremony, you may go to www.candidcolorphotography.com or www.okcpartypics.com to purchase photos.

For those of you who have friends and/or relatives who cannot come to your Commencement but want to see you walk across the stage, the ceremonies will be streamed live on the Southeastern website at www.se.edu/live.

Accommodations and special seating may be arrange through the Coordinator of Disability Services. Please contact:

Disability Services
Telephone: (580)745-3036 E-mail: disabilityservices@se.edu