The university offers a number of specialized graduation and recognition ceremonies annually during Commencement in May to honor members of diverse groups who are receiving their degrees.
| Lavender Graduation: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and their allies More information on Lavender graduation | Thursday, May 7th at 7pm in Graham Chapel |
| International Graduation: for international students | Thursday, May 8th at 10am in Graham Chapel |
| Asian, Pacific-Islander, Desi and/or Asian (APIDA) Students Graduation | Thursday, May 8th at 3pm in Graham Chapel |
| First Generation Graduation: for students who are the first members of their families to attend college | Thursday, May 8th at 7pm in Graham Chapel |
| Military and Veterans: for military-affiliated students | Friday, May 9th at 3pm in Holmes Lounge |
| Latiné Graduation: for students of Latin American heritage | Friday, May 9th at 7pm in Graham Chapel |
| Bears with Cubs: for student-parents | Saturday, May 10th at 1pm in Women’s Building Formal Lounge |
| Black Commencement: for graduating Black students | Saturday, May 10th at 7pm in the Field House |
| ARMY ROTC: for ROTC students graduating and receiving their commissions | Date Pending |