Commencement Day Instructions
When you arrive at the La Crosse Center, please pick up your name card (you will carry this with you into the ceremony) and verify the information is correct. If you have had trouble with individual’s mispronouncing your name, see the Name Reader located in the Line-up Area. After you have your name card, proceed to the line-up area - you are lined up in alphabetical order.
About 10 minutes before the ceremony,
student marshals will lead you to the La Crosse Center Main
Arena area. After the student speaker has
completed their commencement address, you will be asked to stand. The chancellor will make a
conferral statement. You will then be seated until you are
released by row to take the stage and receive your diploma
cover.
After receiving your diploma cover, please return to your seat. Once the Recessional begins, student marshals will lead you out of the Main Arena area.
Please meet your family and friends in the South Hall for a reception.
Undergraduates
Candidates receiving a bachelor's degree report to
North Hall in the
La Crosse Center 45 minutes prior to the
ceremony. Signs will direct you where to go.
Graduates
Candidates receiving a master's degree or
doctoral degree report to South Hall in the
La Crosse Center one hour prior to the
ceremony. Signs will direct you where to go.
You can meet you family and friends immediately following the ceremony in South Hall in the La Crosse Center. A reception with refreshments will be served in this area.