Commencement – May 11

2018 Spring Commencement

May 11, 2018
5:30 p.m., Kohl Center
601 W. Dayton Street

May 12, 2018
12:00, noon Camp Randall Stadium
1440 Monroe Street

Camp Randall ceremony

Emmy-award winning journalist David Muir addressed the graduates. View his speech and Chancellor Blank’s address.
Kohl Center ceremony

About 900 graduate and professional students received degrees, as well as three honorary degree recipients.
Photo gallery

View the weekend in images.
Programs

View a PDF of the Friday Program and a PDF of the Saturday Program.
Learn about our distinguished speakers

Learn more about our Honorary Degree recipients who will be recognized at Friday’s ceremony. Check out our keynote speaker, David Muir, for the Saturday ceremony.
Future Commencement Dates

2018 Winter
Dec. 16, 10 a.m., Kohl Center

2019 Spring
Doctoral, MFA and Medical Professional degree candidates: Friday, May 10, 5:30 p.m., Kohl Center;

Bachelor’s, Law and Master’s degree candidates: Saturday, May 11, Noon at Camp Randall Stadium.