FTMBA, MAcc, SMF, and WPMBA

Fisher Pre-Commencement Ceremony

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Pre-Commencement Details for FTMBA, MAcc, SMF, WPMBA
  • Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
  • Location: Mershon Auditorium 
  • Address: 1871 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210

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About the Ceremony

Fisher College of Business holds a special Spring Pre-Commencement Ceremony for graduate students, separate from the OSU Commencement Ceremony. It is a unique time for Fisher graduates to be recognized by administration, faculty, and peers for their accomplishments and successes. Participation in the event does not equate to satisfying degree requirements and graduating. The ceremony celebrates the following graduate programs:

  • Full-Time MBA
  • Master of Accounting
  • Specialized Master in Finance
  • Working Professional MBA

The ceremony consists of a keynote speaker, hooding presentation, honor cord recognition, award presentations, and a student photo slideshow. The ceremony will last for about 2 hours.

Students will not receive a diploma at this ceremony; that occurs at the OSU Commencement ceremony. Details about OSU Commencement are at the bottom of this page.

About the Reception

Immediately following the ceremony is a reception for graduates and their guests, on the north plaza outside the auditorium. Graduates and guests are invited to stay and enjoy light refreshments. The reception will end by 1:30 p.m. ET

RSVP

There are no tickets for this event. Your RSVP will simply reserve a seat for yourself and your guests. RSVP here.

RSVP now for Pre-Commencement

Please note, if you have more than seven guests attending the pre-commencement ceremony, contact Lauren Faherty (faherty.17@osu.edu).

Directions and Parking

Mershon Auditorium is located at 1871 North High Street. To get to Mershon from Route 315, exit at Lane Avenue, turn east (right if you're going north and left if you're going south), and take the first right on Fyffe Road. At the next light, turn left onto Woody Hayes Drive. This will turn into Woodruff Avenue. Continue on Woodruff Avenue until you see College Road (it is a major intersection with a light). The Arps garage will be the first garage on your left. You can continue on College Road to get to the Ohio Union garages if and when the Arps garage fills. 

Disability Accommodations

There is limited handicap parking on Mershon Drive that runs on the east side of the building. To access this parking, enter the Wexner 17th Avenue Plaza. You will be able to get there by turning east onto 17th Avenue from College Road. Transportation & Parking officers will be on site to direct you to Mershon Drive. There is a ramp that leads to the east doors of the building, and there are also four sections in the rear of the auditorium for wheelchair seating with one companion. If you have questions about access or accommodations for yourself or a guest with a disability, please contact Lauren Faherty (faherty.17@osu.edu) by April 29th.

Arrival Location

Graduating students will enter Mershon Auditorium at the loading dock entrance (High Street side). A detailed map will be emailed to attendees the week before Pre-Commencement. Upon arrival, a Graduate Programs staff member will check you in and direct you to your program's designated area.

Virtual Guests

If you have family or guests that would like to view the event virtually, they can use the pre-commencement virtual link.

Attire

Full graduation regalia (cap, gown, tassel, and hood). Fisher's hood color is drab and tassel color is black. Business professional dress is required under your gown. Please do not bring personal items with you; there is not a secure place to store them backstage.

Master's caps and gowns may be purchased from the Barnes & Noble Ohio State University Bookstore.