Commencement Ceremony
Ceremony Information
Tickets are not required for guest admission to the Spring 2023 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.
Morning Ceremony
Arts & Architecture
Education, Health & Human Development
Engineering
Jake Jabs College of Business
Doors will open at 7:15 am.
We encourage candidates and guests to arrive no later than 8:00 am and be situated in the designated areas before the Processional.
Candidate must be checked in for Lineup by 8:15
Processional begins at 8:40
Ceremony begins at 9:00
Line up Locations:
- Undergraduates - Shroyer Gym
- Masters- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse South Tunnel
- Doctoral Graduates- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse South Tunnel Room 116
- Faculty - Brick Breeden Fieldhouse North Tunnel - in full regalia
Morning ceremony livestream
Commencement will be livestreamed for those not able to attend in person.
Watch the morning commencement livestream on YouTube.
Afternoon Ceremony
Agriculture
Gallatin College
Letters & Science
Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing
Doors will open at 12:00 pm.
We encourage candidates and guests to arrive no later than 12:30 pm and be situated in the designated areas before the Processional.
Candidate must be checked in for Lineup by 12:45pm
Processional begins at 1:10 pm
Ceremony begins at 1:30 pm
Lineup Locations:
- Undergraduates - Shroyer Gym
- Masters- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse South Tunnel
- Doctoral Graduates- Brick Breeden Fieldhouse South Tunnel Room 116
- Faculty - Brick Breeden Fieldhouse North Tunnel - in full regalia
Afternoon ceremony livestream
Commencement will be livestreamed for those not able to attend in person.
Watch the afternoon commencement livestream on YouTube.
The Degree Candidate List has been removed for publication.
Undergraduate candidates, please contact [email protected] with questions.
Masters and Doctoral candidates, please contact [email protected] with questions.
Degree Candidate RSVP
Faculty RSVP
PhD Candidate & Chair RSVP
Capture the moment
After the ceremony, take pictures with your family and friends in photographic locations around campus. Use #CatGrad23 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 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Fall 2023 Commencement is Friday, December 15, 2023.
Looking for previous ceremonies?
Know Before You Go To Commencement
Spring 2023: Friday, May 12th
Ceremony:
Morning: 9:00am
Afternoon: 1:30 pm
Location: Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Doors will open to the public at 7:00 am & 12:00 pm
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 streamer cannons as well 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]