Join us in cheering on our graduates and their achievements.

The Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 12, 6:30 pm at the Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

You're invited to attend graduation in person or you can watch online.

View of tops of graduation hats from behind

Attend the Graduation Ceremony in Person

Friends and family are welcome to attend. No ticket is needed to join us. Seating is general admission, first come, first served.

Doors open at 5 pm.

December 12 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53712

Parking Information

How to Watch the Graduation Ceremony Online

Graduation is live-streamed via Microsoft Teams. Find the live stream link on this webpage before the event starts. 

How to use Microsoft Teams

If you're new to using MS Teams, follow these instructions. 

  1. Click the call out "Watch the 2025 Graduation Ceremony"
  2. A pop-up will appear asking, “Open Microsoft Teams (work of school)? Click cancel.
  3. Click “Continue on this browser”
  4. A pop-up will appear stating, “teams.microsoft.com wants to use your cameras and microphones. Click “Block” and click “Continue without audio or video.”
  5. Type your name and click “Join now.”
  6. Follow the prompts in Teams to view the Ceremony.

If the live event hasn't started, you'll see the message "The live event has not yet started."

  • There are controls on your screen to pause the action and adjust the volume and the video quality.
  • To watch the event again, use the same link to see a recording.

System requirements and supported platforms

  • Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and later (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS X 10.10 and later
  • Supported mobile operating systems: Android 4.4 and later, iOS 10 and later
  • Supported web browsers: Chrome (last 3 versions), Edge RS2 and later, Firefox (last 3 versions), Internet Explorer 11, Safari

If you experience issues viewing the event, try leaving the meeting and rejoining.