SWOSU Announces May 2026 Commencement Ceremony Schedule

The Penny News 1305

Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) will host four commencement ceremonies in May on the Weatherford campus for Spring 2026 graduates. Students completing associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees following the spring and summer semesters are eligible to participate.

The College of Pharmacy commencement ceremony will be held Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions ceremony will be held Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center and will recognize associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates.

A combined ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dobson College of Business and Technology will take place Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. in the Pioneer Event Center and will recognize associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates.

The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences ceremony will be held Saturday, May 9, at noon in the Pioneer Event Center and will recognize associate, bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degree candidates.

Family members and guests are welcome to attend ceremonies at the Pioneer Event Center, located at Seventh and Davis in Weatherford, as graduates are recognized alongside fellow students. Handicapped parking and accessible entrances are available on the west side of the building. Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis on the main entrance level. Additional accessible seating will be available on the ground floor, which is accessible by elevator.

A livestream of each ceremony will be available for those unable to attend in person at https://bulldog.swosu.edu/commencement/streaming.php.

Additional commencement details, including ceremony information, are available at https://bulldog.swosu.edu/commencement/.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

For more information about Southwestern Oklahoma State University, visit www.swosu.edu.

Copyright 2026 Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.


 
 

More News

News
The Penny News 1563
News | September 11, 2026
A rural home north of Elk City was destroyed by fire Thursday, one of two fires that kept western Oklahoma crews busy despite recent rainfall.
News
The Penny News 1562
News | September 10, 2026
GPRMC will continue its free monthly education series, Community Connections, with a September session focused on financial literacy.
News
The Penny News 1561
News | September 10, 2026
OKIE811 will host an Elk City Safety Day on Wednesday, September 16, at Western Technology Center, offering free training for excavators, facility operators, vendors and others involved in underground utility safety and damage prevention.
News
The Penny News 1560
News | September 10, 2026
Roger Mills County fire departments responded to three separate lightning-caused fires near Reydon Wednesday evening, with crews ultimately bringing all three incidents under control.
News
The Penny News 1559
News | September 10, 2026
Washita County’s aeronautical artists are getting to work on a high-flying canvas.
News
The Penny News 1558
News | September 09, 2026
The Elk City Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners from Saturday’s Rodeo Parade, with local businesses, schools, organizations, churches and individuals earning honors in several categories.

 
PN50929
PN50943
Have your ad read on the most powerful hour in radio, TRADIO. The buy, sell, and trade show that airs Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM on KECO 96.5 FM.

 

 

© Copyright 2026, Paragon Communications. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission.