• Each student can bring up to seven guests plus themselves (total of 8).
• Due to very limited parking, we highly recommend carpooling. We will have a limited amount of ADA-compliant parking, and a shuttle will offer rides to the venue after you have parked.
• Please follow the directional signs and parking attendance once inside the arboretum. If you have accessibility concerns, please email Jessica!
• Please follow the instructions of our parking attendants!
• The event will be held outside in a tent. Please keep an eye on the weather and dress accordingly.
• We do not give physical tickets, please plan to check in at our welcome table when you arrive to the event.
• Cap and gown are not required for this event, business casual attire is recommended.
• Even though is a fun and casual event in the forest, please leave your pets at home!
• The Peavy Arboretum is considered OSU property; therefore, smoking is not allowed at the event or on the grounds. This also greatly helps us reduce the risk of forest fires, so please let your guests know there will be no smoking allowed.
• We will be serving heavy appetizers that will include vegan, gluten, and dairy-free options.

Information about OSU’s Commencement Ceremony:

• If you need information about Saturday’s ceremony, please visit: https://commencement.oregonstate.edu/
• Please note that OSU will be enforcing the Clear Bag policy for all graduates and attendees, find more information here.
• Comfortable shoes are HIGHLY recommended!
• If you are an Ecampus student, they will be hosting a reception on the Corvallis campus on the morning of commencement.

We will have a limited selection of COF merch available for purchase at Commencement (cash or check payments only). For access to our full catalog, order ahead on our online storefront and pick up your items at the event!

To place an online order for pickup at Commencement: 

1. Shop at beav.es/cofmerch.
2. At checkout, select Walk-In for delivery method.
3. For delivery address, enter 8400 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis, OR 97330.

Whether you treat yourself or send this info to family and friends as a not-so-subtle gift hint, celebrate your hard-earned success and send off your summer with gear that’s ready for campfires, trailheads and forest adventures!