University of Wisconsin–Madison

Kohl Center Seating Map

The following map shows Kohl Center seating for the Doctoral, Law, and Medical Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony on Friday, May 8.

Map showing graduate seating locations on the floor of Kohl Center for UW–Madison's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

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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:
    • Blocks 1-5: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Fine Arts
  • Middle Column:
    • Blocks 1-3: School of Medicine and Public Health
    • Block 4: Educational Specialist, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Fine Arts
    • Block 5: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Fine Arts
  • Right Column:
    • Block 1: School of Veterinary Medicine
    • Block 2: School of Nursing, School of Education
    • Block 3: College of Letters and Science, School of Pharmacy
    • Block 4: School of Pharmacy
    • Block 5: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Fine Arts

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