UW Spring Commencement

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UW-Madison will host two spring commencement ceremonies, for students only, on May 8.
media release: UW alum Jason Gay is such a big Badgers fan that half his wardrobe is red and white. Gay, who has been a sports and culture columnist for the Wall Street Journal since 2009, will return to one of his favorite spots on Earth to give the keynote address at UW–Madison’s Spring 2025 Commencement. “Badgers don’t come more passionate than Jason Gay, and we’re equally proud of him,” says Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin.
Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony
Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Kohl Center, 601 W Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715
Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Graduates are asked to arrive no later than 4:50 p.m. to check-in and pick up their name reader card.
Bachelor’s, Law, and Master’s Degree Candidate Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2025, noon–1:30 p.m., Camp Randall Stadium, 1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Graduates are asked to arrive no later than 11:10 a.m.