Date & Time: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Two ceremonies (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) are required in spring to accommodate all of our graduates. We will share the programs participating at each event in the spring.
Location: Erickson KIVA
Who is eligible to participate?: Ph.D., Ed.S. and Ed.D. students who orally defend their dissertation between Jan. 1 and June 30 may only participate in the spring (April) ceremony
How do I register to participate?: Apply to participate via Qualtrics.
MSU Commencement Ceremony: The university-wide doctoral Commencement Ceremony (in the Breslin Center) will be held on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. You are welcome to participate in both ceremonies!
Why is the hooding ceremony on a Saturday?: The university will host three convocation ceremonies at the Breslin Center on Friday, April 26, which creates a challenging schedule for the dean, department chairs, faculty and graduates, as well as a long day of events for loved ones who wish to join the celebrations. We hope the weekend scheduling of our hooding ceremony will allow even more family members and friends to celebrate with their graduates.
Hotel Information: We have arranged with three hotels to hold blocks of rooms for families of our graduates at guaranteed rates, not including taxes:
Candlewood Suites, 3545 Forest Rd., at the University Club
25-30 room block, held until 30 days before the event
- Studio Suite, 1 queen bed + kitchenette. Thursday $99, Friday and Saturday $189/night
- 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 queen bed + pullout queen sofa + kitchenette. Thursday $139, Friday and Saturday $229/night.
- For Reservations, call 517-351-8181. Use Block Code “COE” or use this booking link to reserve online: MSU College of Education
TownPlace Suites, 2855 Hannah Blvd., and Residence Inn, 2841 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing
25-30 room block, held until March 25
- TownePlace Studio Suite – Queen bed + full sized sofa bed + kitchenette, Thursday, Friday and Saturday $239/night
- Residence Inn Studio Suite – King bed + full sized sofa bed + kitchenette, Thursday, Friday and Saturday $299/night
- Book here: Book your group rate for MSU College of Education