2026 JMC Spring Commencement

James Madison College's Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 12:30 p.m. in the Wharton Center.

General Instructions for Degree Candidates:

-Students expecting to graduate in the Spring 2026 semester must apply to graduate by feb. 27, 2026, to ensure your name is included in the commencement program
(Note: if you have a FERPA restriction on your student account, your name will not appear in the commencement program. Change restrictions in SIS in the “My Profile” tile.)

-Register to participate in a Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony by April 17. Registration will open Jan. 16 (visit commencement.msu.edu for more details).

-Arrange for your cap and gown with the MSU Official Graduation Store, the Spartan Spirit Shop. Questions about academic apparel can be emailed to spirit@msu.edu or by calling 517-355-5116.

Date is subject to change. Visit commencement.msu.edu for the most current information on Spring 2026 Commencement.