The Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Summer Commencement Ceremony is less than two weeks away, and OSUIT’s newest graduating class is ready to advance toward either a rewarding career or the next phase in their educational journey.

Commencement will be held on Friday, Aug. 14, in Covelle Hall, with two separate ceremonies, each honoring graduates from specific programs. The first ceremony will be at 10 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. It will be a day of pride and celebration for the graduates as well as the family, friends and educators who supported them in achieving success at OSUIT.

OSUIT Provost Richie Roberts will deliver the keynote speech during both ceremonies. Dr. Roberts, a Lane, Oklahoma, native who earned his master’s and doctoral degrees at OSU, was named provost in late April and began his service at OSUIT on July 1.

“At OSUIT, commencement is more than a celebration of academic achievement; it is a recognition of the talent, determination and workforce readiness of our graduates. It is a privilege to serve as the keynote speaker and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of students who are prepared to lead, innovate and make a difference in Oklahoma and beyond,” Roberts said.

The 10 a.m. ceremony will honor graduates from the following programs:

• BT Applied Industry Leadership
• BT Applied Technical Leadership
• AS Allied Health Sciences
• AS Business
• AS Enterprise Development
• AS Pre-Education
• AS Pre-Professional Studies
• AAS Applied Technology
• AAS CAT Dealer Prep
• AAS Culinary Arts
• AAS Ford ASSET
• AAS General Motors ASEP
• AAS Komatsu ACT
• AAS MOPAR CAP
• AAS NAEDA Agricultural Equipment Technician
• AAS Nursing
• AAS Pro-Tech
• AAS Toyota T-TEN
• AAS Truck Technician

The 2 p.m. ceremony will honor graduates from the following programs:

• BT Information Technologies
• BT Instrumentation & Automation Engineering Technology
• AS Information Technologies
• AAS Air Conditioning
• AAS Civil Engineering/Survey Technologies
• AAS Construction Technology
• AAS Electrical Construction Technologies
• AAS Engineering Design Drafting Technologies
• AAS Engineering Technologies
• AAS Environmental Health & Safety Technologies
• AAS Graphic Design Technology
• AAS High Voltage Line Technician
• AAS Information Technologies
• AAS Industrial Maintenance Technologies
• AAS Pipeline Integrity Technology
• AAS Power Plant Technology
• AAS 3D Modeling & Animation

An outstanding graduate from each school within OSUIT will receive special recognition. The outstanding graduates are as follows: 
 
School of Engineering and Construction Technologies (SECT) 

• Joshua Ogunseye, Instrumentation and Automation Engineering, BT program

School of Technology, Arts, Sciences, and Health (STASH) 

• Conley Bynum, AAS, Culinary Arts

School of Transportation and Heavy Equipment (STHE) 

• Aleesha Howard, AAS, GM, ASEP

Covelle Hall will open to family members and guests at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Family members or guests who need accommodations, such as accessible seating or services for the hearing impaired, can contact Hope Hubbard at 918-293-4942 to make arrangements.

Faculty and staff are invited to help create a celebratory Spirit Tunnel for the graduates by lining the walkway from the south end of the Student Union to Covelle Hall (inside if weather requires). Please be in position 30 minutes ahead of each ceremony.