Ohio Dominican University congratulates the 154 students who earned their degree following the Spring 2024 semester. Download a complete list of spring 2024 graduates.

ODU held its 116th Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 on ODU’s Oval.

Please note that not all graduates have made their name and hometown information publicly available. Those individuals can email registrar@ohiodominican.edu if they would like to grant ODU permission to include their information. 

View photos from the ceremony.

  • The Erskine Oval filled with graduates, family and friends for Commencement on May 4, 2024
  • ODU graduates carrying banners lead their fellow students as they enter the Erskine Oval during the Academic Processional for Commencement on May 4, 2024.
  • ODU graduates enter the Erskine Oval during the Academic Processional for Commencement on May 4, 2024.
  • MBA candidate Maseh Mambo Nchang stands at a podium and leads everyone in singing the National Anthem.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger delivers welcome remarks.
  • Senior Speaker Kelsey L. Shaffer addresses the class of 2024 and guests.
  • Sr. Pat Twohill, OP, Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Peace delivers the Commencement Address.
  • Members of ODU's class of 2024 stand to be recognized at Commencement.
  • Acting President Dr. Shonna Riedlinger shakes hands with a graduate while handing her a degree.
  • A graduate in her cap and gown smiles at the camera and gives a "thumbs up" sign as rain drops fall around her.
  • Graduates wearing rain ponchos during the ceremony as it begins to rain.
  • Graduates in caps and gowns smiling and laughing, holding balloons that read "Congratulations"
  • Maseh Mambo Nchang returns to the podium to lead Commencement in singing ODU's Alma Mater.
  • Faculty and graduates exit the Erskine Oval during the Recessional following the ceremony.
  • Smiling graduates holding their degrees exit the Erskine Oval during the Recessional.
  • ODU graduates smiling and holding degrees, some in rain ponchos, walk toward the camera. Erskine Hall can be seem framing them in the background.
  • Members of the Commencement stage party gather before Commencement for a photo in front of Wehrle Hall.

View a recording of the ceremony below.