School of Education Pre-Commencement Celebration for Graduate Students
Celebrating School of Education P.h.D, M.F.A, O.T.D, Educational Specialist and Master's Degrees
Event Details
Date
Friday, May 8, 2026
Time
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location
Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall
Description
The School of Education is delighted to be honoring our doctoral and graduate degree candidates on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. We ask that graduates and their families plan for 2 hours per celebration. PhD, MFA and OTD degrees will be individually hooded by their advisors and the Dean in the program on stage. Educational Specialist and Master's degrees will be recognized individually as they cross the stage and greet the Dean. Professional photos will be taken of each graduate.
Cost
Free
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email events@education.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Friday, April 24, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.