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. All graduating students can register for the ceremony now until April 1, 2025.
| Lavender Graduation: Honors the achievements and contributions of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and their allies More information on Lavender graduation | Wednesday, 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 Risa Commons |
| 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, Graduate Center Suite |
| 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 | Thursday, May 15th at 1pm in Graham Chapel |