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 | |
| International Graduation: for international students | |
| Asian, Pacific-Islander, Desi and/or Asian (APIDA) Students Graduation | |
| First Generation Graduation: for students who are the first members of their families to attend college | |
| Military and Veterans: for military-affiliated students | |
| Black Commencement: for graduating Black students | |
| ARMY ROTC: for ROTC students graduating and receiving their commissions | |
| Bears with Cubs: for student-parents | |
| Latiné Graduation: for students of Latin American heritage |