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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Undergrad student shaking the dean's hand.

College of Engineering (COE) Undergraduate Commencement

Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Cassell Coliseum
COE Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies #1, #2, and #3
(For COE Master's Commencent Ceremony #4 go here)

Letter from Dean Julie Ross

Undergraduate graduates will arrive to Cassell Coliseum and enter through the Graduate Entrance located off of Beamer Way (between Cassell Coliseum and the Merryman Athletic Center as shown on this map) no earlier than one (1) hour prior to their ceremony start time, and be seated no later than 30 minutes prior to their ceremony start time. All guests should enter through the main Coliseum Entrances. Graduates must wear a cap and gown to participate. There will be no processional for candidates. Candidates for graduation will be seated by degree according to the respective ceremony seating maps shown below. All candidates will walk across stage as their name is called. Graduates are requested to limit guests to 10 people.  Each college ceremony is expected to last approximately two (2) hours.  Graduates who elect to participate in the College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony are expected to stay for the entire ceremony out of respect for all graduate candidates. 


Please note: Undergrad graduates are also invited to attend the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16th, in Lane Stadium.


Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
COE Ceremony #1

Saturday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., in Cassell Coliseum

Undergraduate Degrees:

  • Electrical Engineering  
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
Seating chart ceremony 4

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
COE Ceremony #2

Saturday, May 17, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm, in Cassell Coliseum 

Undergraduate Degrees:

  • Materials Science and Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering  
  • Civil Engineering 
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering  
  • Building Construction 
  • Construction Engineering and Management 
Seating chart ceremony 2

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
COE Ceremony #3

Saturday, May 17, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, in Cassell Coliseum 

Undergraduate Degrees:

  • Mining Engineering  
  • Biological Systems Engineering 
  • Biomedical Engineering  
  • Aerospace and Ocean Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering
Seating chart ceremony 3