Commencement

Commencement information for December 2023.
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December 2023 Commencement Ceremonies

Winter ceremonies for students who will complete their degree requirements in the Fall 2023 or Winterm 2024 terms will be held on Saturday, December 16.

Undergraduate Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.

For students graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science.

Graduate Ceremony | 2:00 p.m.

For students graduating with a Master, Professional Science Master, Education Specialist, Master of Fine Arts, or Education Doctoral Degree.

Undergraduate Ceremony: In-Person Attendance Information

Information for In-Person Guests

Location

Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Parking

Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions. ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.

Seating

Each student will receive five tickets. No additional tickets will be available through the Commencement Office. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. All guests will need a ticket to enter the Field House, children 3 and under do not need a ticket. A remote viewing area is available in the Memorial Student Center on the 2nd floor. The ceremony will also be live streamed.

ADA Requests

Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.

Undergraduate Ceremony: Live-Stream Information

Information on Guests Attending Online

The live stream for the undergraduate ceremony will begin automatically at 10:00 a.m.

Watch the Undergraduate Ceremony Online

Graduate Ceremony | 2:00 p.m. 

For students graduating with a Doctor of Education, Educational Specialist, Professional Science Master, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Science.

Graduate Ceremony: In-Person Attendance Information

Information for In-Person Guests

Location

Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Parking

Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions.

ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.

Seating

Tickets will not be required for the Graduate ceremony. Guest seating is first come, first seated. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. The ceremony will also be live streamed.

ADA Requests

Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.

Graduate Ceremony: Live-Stream Information

Information for Guests Attending Online

The live stream for the undergraduate ceremony will begin automatically at 2:00 p.m.

Watch the Graduate Ceremony Online

Graduation Fair

Thursday, November 16 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Memorial Student Center, Ballrooms

Regalia

Caps and Gowns will be available at Stoutfitters, the campus bookstore

Commencement Tickets

This will be your FIRST date, not the ONLY date, to pick up Commencement tickets! Students will need their Stout ID card to receive tickets. After the Grad Fair, Tickets and Honor Cords will still be available at the MSC, Service Center. Students DO NOT need to attend the grad fair to pick-up their tickets!

Other Features at Graduation Fair 

  • Career Services
  • Registration and Records
  • E-Stout
  • Empire Photography – get your photo taken ahead of Commencement!
  • The Alumni Foundation

Off-Campus Students

Regalia Orders 

Visit Herff Jones to purchase regalia, ASAP! Orders close November 17!

Commencement Tickets

You may request your tickets be mailed by submitting this form.