School of Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures
Graduate School Graduation and Commencement Information
Graduation Information
Graduate students should apply for graduation just after they have enrolled for their last semester. This triggers a Degree Audit, which will inform the student of any course changes, course additions, or course substitutions required for graduation.
Commencement Information
Commencement is held twice a year (December and May):
- Students Completing Their Degree in Fall: Will Participate in December Ceremony
- Students Completing Their Degree in Spring: Will Participate in May Ceremony
- Students Completing Their Degree in Summer: Have the Option to Participate in Either the May or December Ceremony
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
There is an optional Doctoral Hooding Ceremony held prior to the University Commencement Ceremony. Doctoral students who have applied for graduation will be contacted with more information about the ceremony.
Commencement Regalia
| Degrees | Program | Hood | Hood Colors | Gowns | Caps |
|
EdD |
Rural Education | Doctoral | Light Blue | Doctoral | Tam |
| EdS | School Psychology | Masters | Light Blue | Doctoral | Tam |
| MEd |
Educational Leadership Library Media School Counseling School Psychometry Special Education Sports Administration |
Masters | Light Blue | Masters | Motarboard |
| MS & MSPS |
Applied Psychology Sports Psychology Counseling Psychology |
Masters | White | Masters | Motarboard |
| MS | Biological Services | Masters | Gold Yellow | Masters | Motarboard |
| MA | Criminal Justice | Masters | Midnight Blue | Masters | Motarboard |
| MS | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Masters | Gold | Masters | Motarboard |
| MSWRPM | Water Resource Policy and Management | Masters | Peacock | Masters | Motarboard |
| MBA & MSA |
Business Administration Accounting |
Masters | Brown | Masters | Motarboard |
For questions about regalia please contact the ECU Book Store: 580-332-6347 or CampusStore.ECOK@bibliu.com
For more information about commencement, please visit the Records Office Graduation and Commencement Information Site.
Contact
Jason Prather, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate StudiesChandler Williams
Graduate AdvisorSchool of Graduate Studies Office
1100 East 14th Street
PMB Box H-7
Ada, OK 74820
Administration, Rm 212
(580)559-5708
gradschool@ecok.edu
Contact
Jason Prather, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate StudiesChandler Williams
Graduate AdvisorSchool of Graduate Studies Office
1100 East 14th Street
PMB Box H-7
Ada, OK 74820
Administration, Rm 212
(580)559-5708
gradschool@ecok.edu