Commencement

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

On Sunday, December 14, the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated Winter 2025 Commencement at the Kohl Center, awarding degrees to Doctoral, Law, Medical Professional, Master’s, and Bachelor’s candidates.

View the ceremony program

Watch the ceremony and speeches

The full Winter 2025 Commencement ceremony

Charge to the graduates from Keynote Speaker, Grace Vanderhei

Jennifer L. Mnookin, Chancellor

Jeeva Premkumar, Student Speaker

News and stories from graduation

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The new alums and speakers reflected on the hard work, perseverance and self-discovery that will launch the graduates into the next stage of their lives and careers.