Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement

Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
The Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton Street

Bachelor’s, Law, and Master’s Degree Candidate Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Camp Randall, 1440 Monroe Street

Meet the spring commencement speaker

We are thrilled to announce that Jason Gay, sports columnist and Badger alum, will deliver the keynote address during the Spring 2025 Commencement at Camp Randall.

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News

Portraits of Donna Shalala and Jim Sensenbrenner

Shalala, Sensenbrenner to be awarded honorary degrees from UW–Madison

This year’s recipients have dedicated their careers to public service, both in Wisconsin and nationally.

Columnist and humorist Jason Gay to deliver spring commencement address for his beloved alma mater (and to spite Michigan, probably)

April 16, 2025

Sign up for Graduate Photos

Say cheese! Book a photo session to commemorate your time at UW–Madison.

Rent your cap and gown

All graduates must wear academic regalia to participate in the ceremony. To order the attire that matches your intended degree, place your order through the University Book Store.

Review the graduate checklist

Review the following to-do items for smooth sailing into commencement and beyond.