Celebrate All Over Again
Full Bachelor’s Degree Ceremony – Saturday, May 4, 2022, Noon
Featuring remarks by Chancellor Rebecca Blank, keynote speaker Linda Thomas-Greenfield and student speaker, Barni Shiferaw.
Full Graduate Degree Ceremony – Friday, May 13, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Featuring remarks by Chancellor Rebecca Blank and honorary degree candidates.
Student Speaker, Barni Shiferaw, ’22
Bachelor of Science, biology and vice president of the senior class
Keynote Speaker, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, ’75
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield ’75, delivers the commencement address
Opening Remarks, Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Chancellor Rebecca Blank delivers remarks to bachelor’s, master’s and law degree candidates
If you need to request a printed program, please contact us at commence@chancellor.wisc.edu. If you requested a printed program, they will be mailed out in mid-June.
Your diploma and cover will arrive 6-8 weeks after grades are entered. Be sure to update your address in your MyUW Student Center to ensure your hard-earned degree documentation arrives in the right place!
Welcome to Alumnihood! Once a Badger, always a Badger!

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) wants to help you hold onto what you love about the UW by presenting a complimentary, two-year membership!

The Wisconsin Union Association celebrates your accomplishment and is pleased to offer you a lifetime Wisconsin Union membership for just $50. This represents a 75% discount in recognition of your achievement, especially during this challenging year.

As a Badger grad, you know that one of the best parts of UW alumnihood is sharing (read: bragging about) your Badger roots far and wide — including in the digital sphere. We want to help you deck your tech with full-on Badger Pride!
