Commencement

 

ALL Michigan State University degree candidates who attend the commencement ceremony are recognized individually for their academic achievement. Many degree candidates and their families and friends participate. Commencement is a joyous occasion. Thank you for joining us. 

SPRING SEMESTER 2012 

Information and instructions for Spring and Summer Semester 2012 graduates and their families are updated.

Spring 2012 Commencement Schedule

SPRING SEMESTER SPEAKERS

Undergraduate Convocation, Friday, May 4, 1:00 p.m., Breslin Center. Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president, will address graduating seniors at the 1:00 p.m. Undergraduate Convocation, and be awarded an honorary doctorate of laws. Mr. Robert Skandalaris, an MSU alumnus, philanthropist, and successful entrepreneur, will be awarded an honorary doctorate of business.

Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony, Friday, May 4, 7:00 p.m., Breslin Center. Subra Suresh, Director of the National Science Foundation, will address advanced degree candidates and awarded an honorary doctorate of science. Emil Boc, former prime minister of Romania, will be awarded an honorary doctorate of laws.

COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE CHANGES STARTING FALL SEMESTER 2012 

Please click here for details.

BEING SPARTAN GREEN

Graduating Seniors and Master's Degree Candidates:
Once you have participated in commencements and have taken your favorite on-campus photos, please consider recycling your gown. A recycling container will be at the Spartan Spirit Shop, MSU Union Building-click here for store hours.

JOIN THE MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

Activate your MSU Alumni Association membership for new graduates!
Two year complimentary for new graduates.

VIEWING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES ON THE WEB

Commencement ceremonies are available on the Web for viewing at http://video.wkar.org/program/msu-commencements/