Commencement

Join Us on December 14, 2024 for UW-Stout's Winter Commencement Ceremonies
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Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

Ceremonies will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, for students who will complete their degree requirements at the end of the Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 terms.

Ceremony Live Streams

All ceremonies will be available to watch via live stream on Saturday, December 14. The live stream for each ceremony will begin automatically at the assigned start time. Click the "Live Stream Information" links below to connect to watch online. All ceremonies are recorded and can be replayed from the same live stream link.

Undergraduate Ceremony | 10:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Ceremony: In-Person Attendance Information

Information for In-Person Guests

Location

Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Parking

Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions. ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.

Seating

Each student will receive five tickets. No additional tickets will be available through the Commencement Office. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. All guests will need a ticket to enter the Field House, children 3 and under do not need a ticket. A remote viewing area is available in the Memorial Student Center on the 2nd floor (Fireside Cafe). The ceremony will also be live streamed.

ADA Requests

Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.

Ceremony Length

Undergraduate ceremonies typically run just under two hours from start to finish. 

Undergraduate Ceremony: Live-Stream Information

Information on Guests Attending Online

The live stream link for the December 2024 Commencement Ceremonies will be posted closer to the event date.

The live stream for the undergraduate ceremony will begin automatically at 10:00 a.m.

Graduate Ceremony | 2:00 p.m. 

For students graduating with a Doctor of Education, Educational Specialist, Professional Science Master, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Science.

Graduate Ceremony: In-Person Attendance Information

Information for In-Person Guests

Location

Johnson Field House
220 13th Avenue E

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS

Parking

Parking is available in any lot on campus, except for spots with reserved signs or meters. Lots 4 and 29 are the closest lots to the Johnson Field House. If you park on city streets, please observe signs with parking restrictions.

ADA parking is available near the Sports and Fitness Center, please be sure to have your permit visible.

Seating

Tickets will not be required for the Graduate ceremony. Guest seating is first come, first seated. Doors will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. The ceremony will also be live streamed.

ADA Requests

Most of the guest seating will be located on the floor level. If you have a guest with accessibility needs, please fill out the ADA request form.

Ceremony Length

Graduate ceremonies typically run just over an hour from start to finish,

Graduate Ceremony: Live-Stream Information

Information for Guests Attending Online

The live stream link for the December 2024 Commencement Ceremonies will be posted closer to the event date.

The live stream for the undergraduate ceremony will begin automatically at 2:00 p.m.

 

Graduation Fair 

Thursday, November 14 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Ballrooms, Memorial Student Center

Join us at UW-Stout's Grad Fair hosted by the Commencement Office.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to take care of all the details relating to Graduation and Commencement! 

Graduation Fair: Student Information

Pick up tickets to your Commencement Ceremony

Tickets will be available at the MSC, Service Center after the fair. Honor cordons will also be available for pickup (if eligible).

If you are an online student or away on internship, please fill out this form (form will go live one month before the ceremony) to request your tickets be mailed.

Registration and Records

Representatives will be onsite to answer questions about honors status, graduation applications, etc.

Pick up/Purchase your Cap, Gown, and Tassel or Hood

  • Herff Jones and Stoutfitters - (if you can't make it to campus, you can call Stoutfitters direct too!)
  • Purchase your favorite Insignia apparel
  • Order announcements, university rings, etc.

Have your Graduation Portrait taken

  • Empire Photography will be onsite taking posed graduation portraits in your academic regalia
  • No sitting fees and No obligation to order
  • See sample products available for your posed graduation portraits
  • See sample products available with images from the Commencement ceremony
  • Preregister with your contact information to receive your proofs after graduation.

Get questions answered about laptop transfers.

Find out what you need to do to keep your laptop after graduating

Career Services

Information about getting a job after graduation

Alumni Association and the Stout University Foundation

  • Information about attending events and networking as an Alumni
  • Update your records and learn about the importance of updating your records

What happens if I do not attend the Grad Fair?

Don't worry, visit the Graduation Checklist to view what you need to do in order to be ready to graduate and participate in Commencement.

You can pick up your cap, gown and tassel or hood in the bookstore, Stoutfitters, anytime during their normal business hours or online.

Still have questions? 

Contact the Commencement Coordinator, Bethany Risler, at commencement@uwstout.edu