Madison Reporter

"The University of Wisconsin–Madison will hold its 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. In total, the university anticipates that nearly 8,600 students will be earning degrees — 6,236 bachelor’s degrees, 1,394 master’s degrees, and 968 PhDs."

"Degrees will be awarded to all doctoral, MFA, and medical professional students Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St."

"The ceremony will include remarks from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, a representative of the UW System Board of Regents, and honorary degree recipient the Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee Jr."

"Saturday at noon, degrees will be awarded to all undergraduate, law, and master’s degree students at Camp Randall Stadium, 1440 Monroe St."

"The Saturday keynote speaker is Olympian and UW–Madison alumna Meghan Duggan. The ceremony also will include remarks from Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, a representative of the UW System Board of Regents, and Gracie Nelson, president of the senior class."

"The ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium will be held rain or shine. This means even heavy rain will not cause the ceremony to be canceled. Only severe weather, such as lightning or high winds, would cause a delay or cancellation. A reminder that umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium. Raincoats and ponchos are recommended."

"In light of recent events, campus administrators have shared a list of planned security protocols with students and parents. These security measures follow typical University of Wisconsin gameday protocols and will be in place for both commencement ceremonies."

"A clear-bag policy at both the Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium. In general, bags of any kind are discouraged. However, each attendee is allowed one small clutch purse (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5″) and one large clear bag, either a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag or a 12″ X 6″ X 12″ clear tote bag."

"Metal detectors will be in place at both ceremonies. To expedite entry, graduates and guests are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring."

"All items and attendees are subject to search. As in prior years, flags, banners, signs, noisemakers, and inflatables are among the prohibited items. Graduates will be asked to open their gowns for inspection as they enter."

"Graduates, family members, and friends are encouraged to share their commencement experience through social media using the hashtag #UWGrad."