Spring Commencement

Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:00 a.m., Michigan Stadium

The stadium opens at 8:00 a.m.

Spring Commencement is a University-wide event, and the main commencement ceremony for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The ceremony will last approximately one and a half hours. All graduates (bachelor's, master's and doctoral) of this term, from each of the schools/colleges are welcome to attend. All graduates are recognized, and the University's honorary degrees are conferred. Twitter CEO and U-M alumnus Richard (Dick) Costolo will deliver the Spring Commencement address. William K. Brehm, Suzanne Farrell, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Dale E. Kildee, David McCullough, and Jeffrey D. Sachs have also been announced as honorary degree recipients. For more information about the selected individuals, click here.

 

Graduate Schedule for Saturday, May 4:

8:00 a.m.  Arrive at Grad Assembly - northeast side of Michigan Stadium

8:15 a.m.  Graduate Photography begins

8:45 a.m.  Graduate Procession into Stadium

9:40 a.m.  Graduate Procession ends - Graduates arriving after 9:40 a.m. will be redirected to the west side of the Stadium

 

Many school and college commencement ceremonies will be held May 2 - 5, 2013.