Winter 2026 Commencement
Sunday, December 13, 2026
10:00 a.m.
The Kohl Center
UW–Madison Commencement is a celebration of our graduates’ achievements, bringing together university leadership, student voices, a keynote speaker, and the official conferral of degrees by school and college. Our winter commencement for Doctoral, Law, Medical Professional, Master’s, and Bachelor’s Degree candidates will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Meet the winter commencement speaker
We are thrilled to announce that Frank Kaminsky ‘15, former Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball player, will deliver the keynote address during the Winter 2026 Commencement at the Kohl Center.