James Madison College held their commencement at the Wharton Center on May 7, 2022.
Michigan State University is preparing to celebrate its Spartans with this year’s fall commencements on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 at the Breslin Center. From speakers to times of ceremonies, here’s everything you need to know before attending.
Registration deadline
The deadline for students to register to participate in this semester's commencement is Friday, Dec. 6 at noon. Seniors can visit this page register. There is no cost for registration.
Times of ceremonies
The ceremony for students receiving doctorate, master’s and Educational Specialist degrees will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Another ceremony take place on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. for seniors graduating from the following colleges:
Later on Dec. 14, there will be a ceremony at 2 p.m. for seniors graduating from the following colleges:
Speakers
The keynote speaker for the advanced degree ceremony will be Teresa Sullivan, a former MSU interim provost and president emerita at the University of Virginia, where she is also a university professor emerita. Sullivan will address doctorate, master’s and Educational Specialist degree recipients and will receive an honorary degree of humanities.
Jillian Lorenz, an MSU alum and co-founder of The Barre Code, a barre fitness company, will address the 10 a.m. group. Lorenz, who graduated from MSU in 2000 with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, will receive an honorary doctor in business.
Darius Adamczyk, an MSU alum and chairman of Goldman Sachs Private Asset Investments and Operations, will address the 2 p.m. group. Adamczyk, who graduated from MSU in 1988 with a bachelor in electrical engineering and computer engineering, will receive an honorary doctor of engineering.
Livestream
All commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed on MSU’s Commencement Ceremonies webpage. Social media users can follow the event using #SpartanGrad24. Friends, family and alumni can send personalized messages and photos prior to the ceremonies.
Those who wish to support grads can do so through message submissions for each ceremony:
Additional information
Prohibited items include weapons of any form, noisemakers, selfie sticks, pets and signs. More information on items allowed inside the Breslin Center can be found here.
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