Commencement Ceremonies
December 16, 2023
Winter ceremonies for students who will complete their degree requirements in the Fall 2023 or Winterm 2024 terms will be held on Saturday, December 16.
Undergraduate Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.
For students graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science.
Information for In-Person Guests
Location
Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E
Parking
Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions. ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.
Seating
Each student will receive five tickets. No additional tickets will be available through the Commencement Office. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. All guests will need a ticket to enter the Field House, children 3 and under do not need a ticket. A remote viewing area is available in the Memorial Student Center on the 2nd floor. The ceremony will also be live streamed.
ADA Requests
Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.
Programs
Printed programs will be available one per student, and one per family. The program is also available digitally on our website or linked here.
Information on Guests Attending Online
The live stream for the undergraduate ceremony will begin automatically at 10:00 a.m.
Graduate Ceremony | 2:00 p.m.
For students graduating with a Doctor of Education, Educational Specialist, Professional Science Master, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Science.
Information for In-Person Guests
Location
Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E
Parking
Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions.
ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.
Seating
Tickets will not be required for the Graduate ceremony. Guest seating is first come, first seated. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. The ceremony will also be live streamed.
ADA Requests
Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.
Programs
Printed programs will be available one per student, and one per family. The program is also available digitally on our website or linked here.
Information for Guests Attending Online
The live stream for the graduate ceremony will begin automatically at 2:00 p.m.
Graduation Fair
Thursday, November 16 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Memorial Student Center, Ballrooms
Regalia
Caps and Gowns will be available at Stoutfitters, the campus bookstore
Commencement Tickets
This will be your FIRST date, not the ONLY date, to pick up Commencement tickets! Students will need their Stout ID card to receive tickets. After the Grad Fair, Tickets and Honor Cords will still be available at the MSC, Service Center. Students DO NOT need to attend the grad fair to pick-up their tickets!
Other Features at Graduation Fair
- Career Services
- Registration and Records
- E-Stout
- Empire Photography – get your photo taken ahead of Commencement!
- The Alumni Foundation
Off-Campus Students
Regalia Orders
Visit Herff Jones to purchase regalia, ASAP! Orders close November 17!
Commencement Tickets
You may request your tickets be mailed by submitting this form.