Midyear Commencement Program

Ceremony

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 Vocalist

Welcome

Richard J. Koubek, President, Michigan Technological University

Student Address

Mehnaz Tabassum ‘23, PhD Graduate

Presentation of Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
  • Master’s Degrees

ROTC Commissioning

  • Lieutenant Colonel Ben Zuniga, United States Air Force

Student Address

Aliyah Maxwell-Abrams, Graduating Senior

Presentation of Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

Alumni Welcome

Adam Mitteer ‘03 ‘17, President, Michigan Tech 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. 

Color Guard 

  • Cadets Benjamin Grady and Kirsten Meyers, Air Force ROTC

  • Cadets Isaac Olson and Morgan Bellefeuille, Army ROTC

Readers

  • Will Cantrell, Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School
  • Laura Bulleit, Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Marika Seigel, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of the Pavlis Honors College

Services

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Drinking Water

A drinking fountain/bottle fill station is located at the northwest entrance to the gym. Drinking fountains are located at both gym entrances and in the main lobby of the Student Development Complex (SDC) near the Central Ticket Office.

First Aid

A medical station is available in Racquetball Court #3 located across from the gym. 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.

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 in the Multipurpose Room following the ceremony.

Restrooms

Facilities are located outside the gym in the alcoves at the west end of the hallway, 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 Store is located in the Memorial Union Building on the main campus.

Wi-Fi Access

Complimentary internet access is available in the SDC. Connect by selecting MichiganTechGuest 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 SDC is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free facility.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.


Presentation of Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Presented by Will Cantrell

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Forest Science
College of Computing
  • Computer Science
College of Sciences and Arts
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • Biological Sciences

  • Computational Science and Engineering

  • Environmental and Energy Policy

  • Industrial Heritage and Archaeology

  • Physics

  • Rhetoric, Theory and Culture

  • Statistics

College of Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Geological Engineering

  • Materials Science and Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Master’s Degrees
College of Business
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Engineering Management
  • Master of Science
    • Accounting and Analytics
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
  • Master of Geographic Information Science
  • Master of Science
    • 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

    • Kinesiology

    • Physics

    • Rhetoric, Theory and Culture

College of Engineering
  • Master of Science
    • Biomedical Engineering 
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering 
    • Electrical Engineering 
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering Science
    • Geological Engineering
    • Geology
    • Geophysics
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Materials Science and Engineering     
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering

Undergraduate Degrees

Presented by Richard J. Koubek

Interdisciplinary Programs

Presented by Dean Johnson

  • Construction Management 
  • Mechatronics
College of Business

Presented by Dean Johnson

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Engineering Management
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
College of Computing

Presented by Dennis Livesay    

  • Computer Network and System Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Software Engineering
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Presented by David Flaspohler

  • Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Forestry
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
College of Sciences and Arts

Presented by LaReesa Wolfenbarger 

  • Applied Physics
  • Audio Production and Technology
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Biology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 
  • Exercise Science
  • Human Biology
  • Human Factors
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Scientific and Technical Communication
  • Social Sciences
  • Sound Design
  • Sustainability Science and Society
  • Theatre and Electronic Media Performance
College of Engineering      

Presented by Michelle Scherer  

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geology
  • Geospatial Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mining Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering

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.

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