Family and Guests | Commencement

Commencement

The Spring Graduate Ceremony will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 and the Undergraduate Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in the John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena of the Student Development Complex (SDC).

Tickets

An email will be sent to the graduates' MTU email address with more information about tickets. Tickets are not transferable. The graduate should notify ticketing if their tickets are no longer needed.

Venue Information

The Student Development Complex is open by 8:30 a.m. the day of the ceremony. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Concessions and campus retail stores are open. The SDC is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free facility.

Safety

For the safety and security of the graduates and their guests, please be advised that all bags are searched prior to entering the event.
At the ceremony conclusion please remain in your seats until all graduates have recessed.
First aid and Public Safety and Police Services will be available.

Gifts

The Campus Store and University Images carry a variety of alumni merchandise including diploma frames, alumni gifts, and souvenirs.

Local Information

Additional information about the local area is available online.

Accomodations

Parking

Accessible parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis at the commencement ceremony location.

Graduate Seating

A spring undergraduate seating chart, a spring graduate seating chart, and a midyear combined seating chart will become available within a short time period before the commencement ceremony date.

Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Wheelchair accessible seating locations in the Student Development Complex (SDC) allow access for one person in their own wheelchair and one companion (two individuals per reservation). Wheelchair accessible seating is limited and all seating assignments will be processed in a first-come, first-served manner through the ticketing office.

Limited Mobility Seating

If any member of your party has difficulty walking or using stairs or ramps but does not use a wheelchair, seating options with no stair steps are located throughout the Student Development Complex (SDC) and can be reserved through the ticketing office. This seating option is ideal for guests with fold-up walkers or canes that are able to be placed on the ground near them.

Real-Time Captioning

The live stream of the ceremony offers real-time captioning. Afterward, the recorded version of the event will stay on the website for those unable to watch it during the live event.