Commencement Ceremony
Ceremony Information
Tickets are not required for guest admission to the Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony.
We do ask that degree candidates RSVP for the ceremony (see below) to ensure we plan for adequate seating on the main floor.
As a reminder, to speed the entry process through the event’s metal detectors, we request -- but don’t require -- graduates and guests leave their bags and purses in their vehicles. Please leave cell phones and keys in your pockets when going through the metal detectors.
Livestream
Morning (9:30 am)
Afternoon (2:00 pm)
Ceremony
Morning Ceremony:
College of Arts & Architecture
Jake Jabs College of Business
College of Letters and Science
Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing
Doors will open at 8:30am
Candidate must be checked in for Lineup by 9:20am
Processional begins at 9:40am
Ceremony begins at 10:00am
Line up Locations:
- Undergraduates - Shroyer Gym
- Masters- South Tunnel Hallway
- Doctoral Graduates- Taping room in the South Tunnel
- Faculty - North Tunnel
Afternoon Ceremony:
College of Agriculture
College of Education, Health, and Human Development
Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering
Gallatin College
Doors will open at 1:00pm
Candidate must be checked in for Lineup by 1:40pm
Processional begins at 2:10pm
Ceremony begins at 2:30pm
Line up Locations:
- Undergraduates - Shroyer Gym
- Masters- South Tunnel Hallway
- Doctoral Graduates- Taping room in the South Tunnel
- Faculty - North Tunnel
Undergraduate candidates, please contact [email protected] with questions.
Masters and Doctoral candidates, please contact [email protected] with questions.
Degree Candidate Lists has been removed and sent off to publication.
Commencement RSVP
The RSVP has closed, for questions please email [email protected]
Capture the moment
After the ceremony, take pictures with your family and friends in photographic locations around campus. Use #CatGrad24 on your social media posts so we can celebrate this accomplishment with you!
- The Spirit Statue on Alumni Plaza
- Outside of Montana Hall
- On Romney Oval
- Your favorite campus building
- The Sonny Holland statue outside of Bobcat Athletics Center
- The MSU sign on the corner of Kagy and 11th
- The MSU sign on the corner of College and 11th
Five-Step Graduation Process
- Perform an Evaluation in DegreeWorks.
- Turn in an Online Application via MyInfo for graduation.
- Participate in Priority Registration for the upcoming semester.
- Attend your Commencement ceremony (optional).
- Receive your Diploma to the mailing address you provide in MyInfo.
Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Processional begins at 9:40am
Ceremony begins at 10:00am
Looking for previous ceremonies?
Know Before You Go To Commencement
Spring 2024: Friday,May 10th
Morning Ceremony: 10:00am
Afternoon Ceremony: 2:30pm
Location: Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Doors will open to the public at TBA
Parking on campus is Free on the day of Commencement. Bobcat Lot 15 (Fieldhouse), the Garage (Lot 10), Bobcat Lot 11, and the Stadium Lots (20 & 25) are all great options for parking in vicinity of the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony there will be loud nosies with music and a ballon drop happening.
No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside the venue. Concessions will be open during the ceremony.
Questions?
Email [email protected]