LOCATION
Melvin Self Fieldhouse
700 College Road
Warner, OK 74469
Presenters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Description
We are excited to announce the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of our graduates!
Date and Time: Friday, December 12th, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Location: Melvin Self Fieldhouse at Connors State College's Warner Campus
Details for Graduates and Guests:
- Doors Open: 4:30 PM
- Graduate Line-Up: All graduates must be lined up no later than 5:45 PM.
- Graduate Entrance: Please enter through the east side of the building.
- Guest Entrance and Parking: Click here for a campus map. Guests will enter the south side of the Melvin Self Fieldhouse (8) with parking available in the east side lot, at the Baseball Field (23), and at Rodeo's Outdoor Arena (1). Handicap parking will be available for those with placards in the lot to the south side of the Melvin Self Fieldhouse.
Regalia Policy for Commencement:
To ensure a dignified and uniform Commencement Ceremony, all graduates must wear the official cap and gown provided by Connors State College’s designated vendor. Only academic honors cords and stoles that have been approved in advance by the Office of the Registrar are allowed. Stoles provided by state and federally recognized tribes are welcomed and do not require prior approval. Students or campus organizations requesting approval for a stole should email cscregistrar@connorsstate.edu and are strongly encouraged to include a photo of the item. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the ceremony.
Graduates may decorate their caps to express themselves, but all decorations must be family friendly and appropriate for a formal academic event. Caps featuring inappropriate language, images, or messages will not be permitted. Graduates who do not follow the regalia policy may be required to remove unapproved items or may be prohibited from participating in the ceremony. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of the Registrar at cscregistrar@connorsstate.edu.
Click register above to receive key updates and information. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you. Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Questions & Answers
The ceremony begins at 6:00 PM.
It will be at Connors State College's Warner Campus at the Melvin Self Fieldhouse.
Doors open at 4:30 PM.
The ceremony typically lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Graduates must arrive and check-in by 5:45 PM.
Graduates should enter through the east side of the building.
Graduates should wear their cap, gown, and any approved cords or stoles. Regalia can be order at via this link. Please review the Regalia policy and avoid bulky items or high heels for safety while walking.
Graduates are more than welcome to decorate their caps with appropriate themes.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
Click here for a campus map. Parking will be available in the east side lot of the Melvin Self Fieldhouse (8), at the Baseball Field (23), and at Rodeo's Outdoor Arena (1). Handicap parking will be available for those with placards in the lot to the south side of the Melvin Self Fieldhouse.
Accessible seating and parking are available. Handicap parking will be available for those with placards in the lot to the south side of the Melvin Self Fieldhouse. Please contact Derotha Rivenbark at drivenbark@connorsstate.edu for additional information.
Sign Language interpreters will be available.
A photographer will be available to capture graduates' headshots prior to the ceremony and action shots as they receive their diplomas. Pictures will be posted to the Connors State College Facebook page after the ceremony. Graduates will be able to download these images at no cost.
