Graduation took place on May 11th, 3:00pm at MTSU's Murphy Center.
The May 2026 graduation ceremony honored graduates/graduation candidates of the current academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026).
Information regarding the 2027 Graduation Ceremony is TBA.
Note that Murphy Center has a clear bag policy for those attending graduation. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC may not exceed 12鈥� x 6鈥� x 12鈥�. Gallon ziploc bags are allowed. Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5鈥� x 6.5鈥� will also be allowed in addition to a clear bag.
Information regarding the 2027 Graduation Ceremony is TBA.
There is no fee for you cap, gown, and tassel.
Yes. If you are unable to pickup, you may send someone in your place. They will need to sign for you at the time of pickup.
If you participate in the graduation ceremony, you must wear regalia. It is recommended that you wear neutral color shoes and lighter, comfortable clothing as it can get warm in the graduation gown inside Murphy Center.
Caps, if decorated, must be tasteful, cannot include lights, and d茅cor can be no more than 1 inch in height. Non-compliant caps will have d茅cor removed prior to the commencement ceremony. No embellishments are to be added to the graduation gown.
The student must have submitted graduation paperwork to their college advisor/graduation analyst, confirmed they are on the graduation list, and will have completed all coursework required for the degree prior to or by the end of the Summer Term of the current academic year.
Participation in the ceremony does not signify degree conferral. Degrees will be awarded after final grades are processed and successful completion of all candidate requirements is verified by the appropriate graduation analyst.
No, tickets are not required for expected graduates or their guests.
No, there is no graduation ceremony rehearsal.
The graduation ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. Participating students are required to stay for the entire ceremony. If you are planning celebration activities, please be aware of this time commitment.
Any participating student requesting a seat placement accommodation to participate in the ceremony should contact Disability Services at [email protected] or call 931-393-1765 by April 28, 2024.
Information regarding the 2027 Graduation Ceremony is TBA.
Parking for graduates and guests is available in the Greenland and surrounding lots.
Yes, 石榴视频 has contracted with GradImages to take photos of graduates at the ceremonies as they cross the stage and after exiting the stage. Ceremony participants will be emailed by the photography company when proofs are ready to view and purchase.
石榴视频 will also be taking candid photos are also taken throughout Murphy Center and will share those photos on social media.
The commencement ceremony will be available for viewing for those friends or family members who are unable to attend in person. A livestream link will be placed at the top of this page the day of the ceremony.
Participants will receive an email approximately a week before the ceremony that will provide a link to this webpage where you will click on the button at the top of the webpage labeled Ceremony Line of March to find your assigned auxiliary gym/row/person number. It is very important that you know where to line up in the gyms when you arrive at Murphy Center! Take a picture and save it to your phone when it is posted. Ceremony participants will go directly to their assigned auxiliary gym when arriving to Murphy Center no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of your ceremony. Students may begin arriving at 2:00pm.
No, guest seating at Murphy Center is general admission, and tickets are not required for guests. Murphy Center will open one hour before the ceremony begins.
No, there is no limit on the number of guests allowed per expected graduate.
The graduation ceremony will last approximately 2 hours. Participating students are required to stay for the entire ceremony. If you are planning celebration activities, please be aware of this time commitment.
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