School/College Ceremonies and Weekend Events
Many schools and colleges hold separate recognition events or ceremonies for their graduates and candidates. Contact the school or college for more information.
All numbers listed are in area code 734 unless noted otherwise.
- School/College Ceremonies and Weekend Events
- Commencement Buffet
- Michigan Memories Commencement Reception
- How to Hold Your Commencement Celebration on Campus
School and College Ceremonies
Saturday, April 27
2:00 p.m., Rackham Auditorium
College of Pharmacy(764-7144)
Sunday, April 28
10:00 a.m., Field House
College of Business
College of Enginnering and Computer Science
School of Education (313-393-5330)
3:00 p.m., Field House
College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (313-393-5330)
Thursday, May 2
3:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
School of Public Health (214-6430)
7:00 p.m., Hill Auditorum
School of Kinesiology (764-4472)
Friday, May 3
11:00 a.m., Hill Auditorium
University Graduate Exercises (647-6037)
2:00 p.m., Power Center
School of Music, Theatre & Dance (764-0594)
4:00 p.m., Rackham Auditorium
School of Information (647-3110)
4:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
Stephen M. Ross School of Business BBA & MAcc (647-0342)
5:00 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
La Celebracíon Latina (763-0192)
6:30 p.m., Alumni Center
Native American Student Graduation Ceremony (763-9044)
7:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
Stephen M. Ross School of Business MBA & PhD (647-0342)
Saturday, May 4
10:00 a.m., Michigan Stadium
Spring Commencement (College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; and all graduates from other schools and colleges) (647-6037)
1:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
School of Nursing (764-9145)
1:00 p.m., Power Center
School of Social Work (936-0961)
1:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium
School of Natural Resources and Environment (615-4332)
2:00 p.m., Art & Architecture Building
Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design (647-9886)
2:00 p.m., Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Residential College (763-0176)
3:00 p.m., Crisler Center
College of Engineering (647-7049)
5:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
School of Education (763-4061)
5:00 p.m., Rackham Auditorium
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (615-3893)
6:00 p.m., Power Center
Black Celebratory (936-1055)
Sunday, May 5
11:00 a.m., UM - Flint
College of Arts and Sciences (810-762-3177)
12:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (615-5260)
3:30 p.m., UM - Flint
School of Management
School of Health Professions and Studies
School of Education and Human Services (810-762-3177)
Friday, May 10
1:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
School of Dentistry (647-4026)
Sunday, May 12
2:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
Law School (615-4501)
Friday, May 17
3:00 p.m., Hill Auditorium
Medical School (763-7981)
Commencement Buffet
The Michigan Union, located in the heart of campus, will host their annual Commencement Brunch Celebration on Saturday, May 4th. The buffet-style brunch features a variety of elegant main courses, salads, breakfast items, and desserts. For a full listing of the menu offerings, please visit the website and feel free to make your reservations at that time. The price is $32.00 for adults and $17.50 for children under twelve; plus tax and gratuity. The brunch takes place directly after commencement. Seating is limited, so please reserve early. Reservations may be made online. Reservations canceled a minimum of 72 hours in advance are fully refundable. For additional information, call (734) 764-8837.
Michigan Memories Commencement Reception
Graduating seniors, their families, and guests are invited to a reception, hosted by University Unions, on Saturday, May 4 following the commencement ceremony. Students can reminisce over the past four years by taking a walk through the Michigan Memories pictorial display featuring noteworthy headlines from the Michigan Daily during their years at the University of Michigan. The reception will be held in the Michigan Union Art Lounge located on the first floor of the Union. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information please contact the Center for Campus Involvement at (734) 763-5900 or email uminvolvement@umich.edu.
How to Hold Your Commencement Celebration on Campus
Commemorate your graduation with a reception, lunch or dinner at one of three distinctive unions at the University of Michigan.
For 100 years, the historic Michigan Union and Michigan League have provided catering to the University. For those celebrating on North Campus - Pierpont Commons offers fabulous fare surrounded by all the natural beauty of North Campus. If you prefer another campus location, University Catering can deliver direct to your door.
University Unions is offering complimentary banquet rooms May 3-5, 2013 with a minimum purchase of ten full service meals. For more information, please contact the University Unions Event Services at 734-764-UUES.
On behalf of University Unions, “Congratulations Class of 2013!”