The following map shows Kohl Center seating for the Doctoral, Law, Medical Professional, Master’s, and Bachelor’s Degree Candidate Ceremony on December 14, 2025.
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Kohl Center seating map details
Candidate seating
Ground-level seating is located on the court in front of the stage. Directional arrows guide candidates to enter the seating area between Sections 126 and 127.
Designated seating for candidates is listed in three columns when looking at the stage — left, middle, and right. Each column has five blocks. Block one is closest to the stage and block five is closest to the back.
- Left Column
- Block 1: Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Philosophy
- Block 2: Doctor of Philosophy
- Block 3: School of Medicine and Public Health, Law School
- Blocks 4-5: Master’s Degrees
- Middle Column:
- Block 1: School of Nursing, College of Letters & Science
- Blocks 2-5: College of Letters & Science
- Right Column
- Block 1: College of Engineering
- Block 2: School of Business, School of Human Ecology
- Block 3: School of Education, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Block 4: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, College of Letters & Science
- Block 5: College of Letters & Science
Guest seating
Section 100 is available to guests.
Directional orientation of Kohl Center:
- North: Gate A, Dayton Street
- East: Frances Street
- South: Regent Street positioned in front of the stage
- West: Gate B