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Commencement celebrations happening this weekend

May 20, 2021

In recognition of the tremendous academic achievements of our graduates, Marquette will host a mixture of in-person and virtual events celebrating the class of 2021 during Commencement Weekend, May 22-23, 2021. We will host in-person Graduate Recognition Ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, and a Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 22.

Graduates are asked to check their emails for information from University Special Events and visit the Commencement website.


Virtual viewing quick links

  • Baccalaureate Mass
    Saturday, May 22, at 4 p.m. CDT. Join the livestream. 
  • Virtual Program
    The virtual program will be available to watch on Saturday, May 22, following Mass. Watch the virtual program. 
  • Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony Livestream 
    Sunday, May 23, at 9 a.m. Join the livestream here.
  • Graduate/Professional Recognition Ceremony Livestream 
    Sunday, May 23, at 5 p.m. Join the livestream here.

See below for more details and a full schedule of Commencement Weekend events.

Commencement Weekend schedule

Saturday, May 22

Baccalaureate Mass
Saturday, May 22 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Livestream available via YouTube
All in-person tickets are sold out; registration is now closed.

Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 22 | Immediately following Baccalaureate Mass
Online only — available on the Commencement website
A recorded ceremony will be available on the Commencement website immediately following Baccalaureate Mass. It will include a message from President Lovell, remarks from the Commencement speaker John Ridley, an alumni video message, a closing prayer and the playing of our Alma Mater. Each college and school will have a tab on the website that will include the dean’s message and an optional photo if one was provided of each graduate with their name and degree.


Sunday, May 23

In-person and livestreamed Graduate Recognition Ceremonies
Marquette will host two Graduate Recognition Ceremonies on Sunday, May 23, at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Every graduate will have their name read and the opportunity to cross the stage to receive their diploma cover.

There will be two ceremonies — one in the morning for undergraduate students and one in the afternoon for graduate students — to help adhere to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. The Graduate Recognition Ceremonies will also be livestreamed for those who wish to attend virtually.

Undergraduate student ceremony
Sunday, May 23 | 9 a.m.
American Family Field
The event will be ticketed. Each graduate may invite a maximum two guests—registration is required, and tickets are non-transferrable. Due to ticketing requirements, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Tickets will be provided at cap and gown pickup.

Registration is now closed. Contact University Special Events with questions at (414) 288-7431.

Graduate student ceremony
Sunday, May 23 | 5 p.m.
American Family Field
Graduate School and Graduate School of Management students
The event will be ticketed. Each graduate may invite a maximum two guests—registration is required, and tickets are non-transferrable. Due to ticketing requirements, we are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Tickets will be provided at cap and gown pickup.

Registration is now closed. Contact University Special Events with questions at (414) 288-7431.

The School of Dentistry and the College of Health Sciences Professional programs will host separate in-person Commencement activities with livestream options for family and friends:

School of Dentistry
Friday, May 21 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Open to graduates and faculty only — a livestream will be available for family and friends. A photographer will be present.

Physical Therapy
Saturday, May 22 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union
Open to graduates and faculty only — a livestream will be available for family and friends. A photographer will be present.

Physician Assistant Studies
Tuesday, May 11 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Physician Assistant Studies Facility, Room 220
Open to graduates and faculty only — a livestream will be available for family and friends. A photographer will be present.

Law School
The Marquette University Law School will celebrate the accomplishments of its May and summer 2021 graduates on Sunday, May 23, 2021. More information is on the Law School’s website.


COVID-19 protocols
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will follow health and safety protocols. We will enforce strict capacity limits at American Family Field and all on-campus venues. Additionally, per the City of Milwaukee, masks are required at all in-person events.

Filed Under: For Faculty/Staff, For Students, News

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