For College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management Students

2026 Activities

College of Business Administration Graduation Reception

If Commencement is on Saturday, May 9 the reception will be Friday, May 8 from 3-5 p.m.
If Commencement is on Sunday, May 10 the reception will be Saturday, May 9 from 1-3 p.m. 
O'Brien Hall Kemp Plaza (Weather Permitting) or Gannon Atrium - First Floor

Other Commencement Weekend Events

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. 

Graduates are asked to please watch their emails for information from University Special Events, and to follow Marquette Today and the Commencement website for updates.

See the university Commencement site for a full schedule of Commencement Weekend events.

Application Details

Undergraduate Students - Application for Graduation

Undergraduate students should apply for graduation in CheckMarq before the end of the advising period in the semester they wish to graduation. Last day to apply to graduate in spring, summer or fall 2026 and have name appear in the commencement program: April 10.

Graduate Students - Application for Graduation

As a graduate student, you are responsible for verifying that you have met all degree requirements by the deadlines in the Graduate Bulletin. If you do not meet the various deadlines, you may not be able to graduate.

When you have met all degree requirements, or know that you will meet them by the deadlines, submit a Graduation Application in your CheckMarq account.

Until all graduation requirements have been met, you must maintain the appropriate registration status (less than half-time or full-time).

Important:

• If you miss the application deadline, your graduation may be delayed and you must re-apply for the next graduation.
• If you omit any requested information, your form will not be processed by the university.
• Apply for graduation through CheckMarq

Cap & Gown Distribution

All graduates must order their academic apparel online at Herff Jones by Saturday, April 4.

There is no charge for academic apparel, and pickup only takes a few minutes of your time. If the candidate cannot pick up his/her own apparel, a friend or a relative may come in his/her place. Information needed to pick up the cap and gown is the candidates name, degree, height and college.

Undergraduates may retain their "keepsake" cap and gown. Graduate School of Management and Graduate School (master's and doctoral degrees) graduates must return caps, gowns, and hoods to the representative of the cap and gown company immediately following the graduation program. (Tassels may be retained as a keepsake.)

Honor Cords

All students who are at a 3.500 overall GPA as of March 25, 2026, and are expected graduates of the College of Business in Fall 2025-Fall 2026 can pick up a Business Honors cord during Finals week in May 2026.

Any student who earns a 3.500 cumulative or higher, after grades are posted in Spring 2026 (or Summer 2026 or Fall 2026) can request to pick up an honor cord after those grades are posted.

Invitations

An invitation from the President of the University will be sent to parents or spouse, as indicated by the graduates on the application for graduation.

Area Hotels

 NEAR THE MARQUETTE CAMPUS:
See the Plan a Visit to Marquette hotels page.

More Information

University Special Events (re: Graduation Mass, Program, Academic Apparel)	(414) 288-7431
Marquette Central (re: Diplomas)	(414) 288-4000
Office of Student Development (re: Saturday Activities)	(414) 288-7205
Marquette Spirit Shop (re: Printed Announcements)	(414) 288-3050
MU Information Center	(414) 288-7250