Undergraduate, Graduate School, Graduate School of Management and Health Sciences professional Commencement 2026 will be held at Fiserv Forum
Ticketing process for 2026 undergraduate Commencement announced
Graduating students: watch your Marquette email for an RSVP form from University Special
Events the first week of February
Congratulations to our students who will graduate in May 2026! Marquette University looks
forward to honoring your many accomplishments.
As previously announced, due to the size of this year’s graduating class, venue capacity limits
and the orientation of the stage within the venue, guest tickets will be required for the
undergraduate Commencement ceremony on either Saturday, May 9, or Sunday, May 10, at
Fiserv Forum; the exact date and time will be announced later this semester.
To ensure a fair and equitable process, each undergraduate student who will be attending the
ceremony will receive up to five guest tickets via their Marquette Gameday App account. Graduating students do not need a ticket.
The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the Commencement website.
Starting in early February, undergraduate seniors who are graduating must RSVP for
Commencement by April 24. Students must RSVP via the link provided to them in the email
they will receive in their Marquette email account from University Special Events. For detailed information visit the Undergraduate Ticketing Process page.
Importantly, the Commencement ceremony RSVP process is entirely separate from the application for graduation process, which is handled by the Registrar’s Office. The application for graduation opened on Monday, October 6. Graduating students, please ensure to include your parents/guardian email addresses on your application for graduation to ensure they receive all pertinent information regarding Commencement details.
The School of Dentistry, Law School and some College of Health Sciences’ professional programs will hold separate ceremonies and will not be part of the Fiserv Forum festivities; details will be announced later. There are no other college-specific ceremonies.
Marquette invites families of graduating students to celebrate Commencement Weekend in Milwaukee. Events will begin the evening of Friday, May 8, and continue throughout the weekend, including the President’s Reception and the Baccalaureate Mass. Below are the anticipated schedules for each date scenario. Times will be announced later:
If Commencement is on Saturday, May 9
Evening of Friday, May 8
President’s Reception
Saturday, May 9
Baccalaureate Mass at the Al McGuire Center
1 p.m. — Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum
5 p.m. — Graduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum
If Commencement is on Sunday, May 10
Evening of Friday, May 8
President’s Reception
Saturday, May 9
Baccalaureate Mass at the Al McGuire Center
Sunday, May 10
11 a.m. — Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum
3 p.m. — Graduate Commencement ceremony at Fiserv Forum
The university understands that uncertainty with timing may create scheduling challenges for some families, but Fiserv Forum is the best venue in Milwaukee for an event of this size, offering all the pomp and circumstance our graduates deserve.
Travel
Graduating student and their families are asked to consider travel accommodations as soon as possible. Please watch your email, Marquette Today and check the Commencement website for updates on the Fiserv Forum ceremonies as Commencement approaches.
Volunteering
Faculty and staff interested in volunteering for Commencement should contact University Special Events.
