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MSU Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremonies
April 30, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - May 1, 2021 @ 6:30 pm EDT
Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Michigan State University is intending to host in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 earning their bachelor’s degree(s). NOTE: The university is still considering several different scenarios for spring 2021 commencement ceremonies. In all cases, the health and safety of our communities is our guiding principle. MSU and the College of Education appreciate your patience as we all continue to navigate this challenging time.
The ceremonies are for spring 2021 graduates only.* Students who have applied to graduate in spring 2021 will receive an invitation and will be allowed two (2) guests per graduate, no exceptions. This will be a ticketed event. Due to current gathering restrictions, secondary education graduates must walk with the college associated with their major.
| GROUP | DAY | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Special Education | Friday, April 30 | 5:00 – 6:00p | Breslin Student Events Center lot |
| Kinesiology (last names A-D) & Athletic Training | Saturday, May 1 | 8:00 – 9:30a | Auditorium lot |
| Kinesiology (last names E-K) | Saturday, May 1 | 11:00a – 12:30p | Auditorium lot |
| Kinesiology (last names L-R) | Saturday, May 1 | 2:00 – 3:30p | Auditorium lot |
| Kinesiology (last names S-Z) | Saturday, May 1 | 5:00 – 6:30p | Auditorium lot |
MSU has interactive and printable maps for your convenience. For questions regarding the undergraduate ceremonies, visit the Commencement site or contact Robin Lenkart: lenkartr@msu.edu or (517) 353-9680.
Doctoral candidates will be recognized via a pre-recorded video uplifting their research and accomplishments. View our Commencement page for more details.
See information on university-wide virtual celebrations for Spartans earning master’s and educational specialist degrees and doctoral degrees.
*Summer 2021 graduates will be invited to participate in the Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies.
** An in-person ceremony for Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 graduates is still in the works for a date yet to be determined.
Please refer to MSU’s Together We Will site or the Commencement site for university-wide information. For information specific to the College of Education, visit our coronavirus resource page.