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How early can I arrive to the Commencement ceremony?
Doors to the La Crosse Center open 60 minutes prior to the ceremony.
Is parking available?
Parking ramps located near the La Crosse Center
La Crosse Center Parking Ramp: 201 Jay Street
Riverside Center Parking Ramp: 424 2nd Street South
Main Street Ramp: 115 3rd Street North
Is there a limit to the number of guests?
A maximum of 6 guests per graduate is recommended.
What time are the Commencement ceremonies and which ceremony should I attend?
The spring commencement ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the La Crosse Center.
There will be three ceremonies:
9:30 a.m. | Undergraduate Students
- College of Business Administration
- School of Education [including EC-MC; MC-EA; STEP (English, History, Social Studies); World Language Education; Art Education; Music Education]
12:30 p.m. | Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Associate Degree Candidates
- College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- All Graduate Degree Candidates
3:30 p.m. | Undergraduate Students
- College of Science & Health
Where do I go once I arrive at the La Crosse Center
When you arrive at the La Crosse Center please proceed to the north side of the La Crosse Center and enter under the La Crosse Center logo. Once inside the entry proceed to the multiple doors propped open for arena seating. There will be signage inside assisting you to the proper location.
Where is the Commencement ceremony?
Commencement ceremonies will be held at:
La Crosse Center
300 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601