Graduate Spring Commencement Program

Ceremony Order

Prelude Music

  • Select Arrangements

Processional

  • "Pomp and Circumstance No. 1" by Edward Elgar
    • University Marshal and Mace Bearer—Robert Hutchinson, President, University Senate

National Anthem

  • "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key
    • performed by Michigan Tech Vocalists

Welcome

  • Richard J. Koubek, President, Michigan Technological University

Student Address

Zazil Santizo Huerta, Graduating PhD Student

Commencement Address

Chang Park, '73, President and CEO, Universal Remote Control Inc.

Presentation of Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
  • Master's Degrees

Alumni Welcome

  • Emily McDonald '12, President of the MTU Alumni Board of Directors

Final Remarks

  • Richard J. Koubek

Recessional

  • Select Arrangement

If you are able, please stand for the Processional and National Anthem. At the conclusion of this ceremony, please remain seated until all of the graduates have recessed.

Reader:

  • Will Cantrell, Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

Color Guard:

  • Cadets Zack Horsch and Brandon Grzadzinski, Air Force ROTC
  • Cadets Josh Collier and Nathaniel Groth, Army ROTC

Presentation of Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Presented by Will Cantrell

Doctor of Philosophy

College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Forest Science
College of Computing
  • Computer Science
College of Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
College of Sciences and Arts
  • Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
  • Applied Physics
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Rhetoric, Theory and Culture
  • Physics

Master's Degrees

College of Business
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Engineering Management
  • Master of Science
    • Accounting
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Master of Forestry
  • Master of Geographic Information Science
  • Master of Science
    • Applied Ecology
    • Forest Ecology and Management
College of Computing
  • Master of Science
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • Data Science
    • Health Informatics
    • Mechatronics
College of Sciences and Arts
  • Master of Science
    • Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
    • Applied Statistics
    • Biological Sciences
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental and Energy Policy
    • Kinesiology
    • Physics
    • Rhetoric, Theory and Culture
    • Statistics
College of Engineering
  • Master of Science
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Engineering Mechanics
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering Science
    • Geological Engineering
    • Geology
    • Geophysics
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Materials Science and Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering

Services

Captioning

Real-time captions of the ceremony are available on any device via StreamText. Scan the QR code on the back of the program to get started.

Drinking Water

Drinking fountains are located in the main lobby of the Student Development Complex (SDC) near the Central Ticket Office.

First Aid

A medical station is available in the training room across from the main entrance of the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. Emergency services are on standby. Ask an usher for assistance.

Food

A vending area and the Coaches Corner Café are located near the main lobby. Some ice arena concession stands are also open.

Photographs

Arrangements have been made to have photos taken of each graduate. Proofs will be sent to each graduate within two weeks of graduation. Photo locations will be available at the graduation celebration held in the Multipurpose Room following the ceremony.

Restrooms

Facilities are located on the concourse level of the ice arena, as well as in the SDC main lobby.

MTU Apparel and Souvenirs

Campus retail stores are open. University Images is located in the SDC and the Campus Bookstore is located in the Memorial Union Building on the lower campus.

Wi-Fi Access

Complimentary internet access is available in the SDC. Connect by selecting MichiganTechGuest or PFN from the list of available networks on your device. After connecting, proceed to a web browser and read and accept the Terms of Service Agreement to be connected to the network.


The commencement ceremony at Michigan Technological University is a symbolic celebration of graduation for the candidates. Participation in commencement does not constitute the completion of degree requirements, and the list of graduates and honor recipients on the commencement website is not an official list.

The SDC is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free facility.