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Commencement Speaker

Rev. James Martin, S.J., will be Marquette University’s Commencement speaker on Sunday, May 18. As part of the ceremony, Father Martin will receive an honorary doctor of letters degree.

Announcements

An announcement from the President of the University will be sent to parents or spouses, as indicated by the graduates when they apply for graduation. There is, however, no limit to the number of family members and friends who may attend the Commencement exercises at 9:30 a.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Tickets are not needed.

Attendance

Attendance is required of all candidates for May graduation; academic apparel is to be worn. (Prior permission to be absent must be obtained from the college dean.) Tickets are not needed; families and friends are invited to attend. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.

Where to assemble?

Candidates should assemble around the banner of their respective school or college.  Graduate School candidates will be divided into two groups:  master’s degree candidates and Ph.D. candidates.  Master’s candidates: please assemble around your respective banners.  Ph.D. candidates: gather in Locker Room C.  All candidates will march in the academic procession and be seated during the Commencement ceremony according to individual schools and colleges.

Where and when to arrive

All candidates for graduation please enter at the west entrances of the Bradley Center by 8:45 a.m. Procession lines will form at 9:15 a.m. There will be no rehearsal; complete instructions will be provided at the Bradley Center.

The Commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.  It is expected to conclude by 11:30 a.m.

Entrance and seating for people with disabilities

Enter at the main entrances and take the elevator to the second level.  Elevators are located in the inner lobby, behind the staircase.