Gathering places, schedules, graduation photos, guest seating, accommodations for students and visitors with disabilities, security guidelines… Commencement Day is all about details.
Commencement Day Schedule
Graduate Schedule for Commencement Day
8:00 a.m. Arrive at Grad Assembly—east side of Michigan Stadium
8:15 a.m. Graduate photography begins
8:45 a.m. Graduate procession into stadium
9:30 a.m. Graduate procession ends
Graduates arriving after 9:30 a.m. will not be able to enter graduate seating until after the ceremony begins.
10:00 a.m. Spring Commencement ceremony begins
11:45 a.m. Ceremony ends (approximately)
Before entering the stadium, graduates will pass through a photo tent to have their pictures taken. From there, commencement marshals will guide them into the stadium and direct them to their seats.
Note to All Graduates:
- Please arrive at the assembly area in your cap and gown.
- All graduating students must have a Graduate Ticket and MCard.
- Plan to wear comfortable shoes, as the route is uneven and steep.
- Do not bring any prohibited items into the stadium.
- If you are unable to navigate steps, please call (734) 647-6037 to make special arrangements.
- To ensure that you receive a proof of your commencement day photo, be sure to fill out a address card distributed by staff in the assembly area.
Guests
Guest Schedule for Commencement Day
8:00 a.m. Michigan Stadium gates open (Gates 4, 8, 9, 10)
8:45 a.m. Graduate procession into stadium
9:40 a.m. Graduate procession concludes
10:00 a.m. Spring Commencement ceremony
11:45 a.m. Ceremony ends (approximately)