Rackham Graduate Exercises
Earning a graduate degree is a major achievement – one of life’s landmark occasions, a time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate past and future.
To mark this academic milestone, those receiving master’s or doctoral degrees through the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduates Studies are invited to attend Rackham’s graduation ceremony, Rackham Graduate Exercises (RGE). This formal ceremony celebrates and recognizes all graduate degree recipients.
Rackham Graduate Exercises
Friday, May 3, 2024
10:00 a.m., Hill Auditorium
Ceremony will last approximately two hours
Earning a graduate degree is a major achievement—one of life’s landmark occasions, a time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate past and future.
To mark this academic milestone, those receiving master’s or doctoral degrees through the Rackham Graduate School are invited to attend Rackham’s graduation ceremony, Rackham Graduate Exercises (RGE). This formal ceremony celebrates and recognizes all graduate degree recipients.
Please note: In addition to an RSVP via Sessions, the RGE ceremony is ticketed. Eligible graduates will receive an email in April from the Rackham Graduate School with detailed instructions to secure their tickets. Each graduate can request up to two guest tickets when they RSVP to attend the ceremony via Sessions. There will be an option to request additional tickets which will be released closer to the ceremony date. An overflow space at the Modern Languages Building will also be available for additional guests to view the ceremony via a livestream. If you have any questions regarding the ticketing process, please contact: rackhamgraduateexercises@
For more information visit the University of Michigan Commencement website.
Winter Commencement
Sunday, December 17, 2023
2:00 p.m., Crisler Arena
Ceremony will last approximately two hours
Commencement is a milestone—one of life’s landmark occasions, a time when graduates, family members, and friends gather to celebrate past and future.
For more information visit the University of Michigan Commencement website.
Academic Attire and Getting Prepared
Here’s what you need to know—and do—to assure an enjoyable, glitch-free commencement day.
- Apply for graduation
- Check eligibility for participating in commencement
- International students: Submit a request for a letter of invitation if your parents need to apply for a visa in order to attend the commencement ceremony
- Provide your guests with commencement ceremony date and instructions
- Purchase academic attire
- Make arrangements for everyone—yourself and your guests—who will need special assistance during the ceremony
- Review commencement day instructions
- Check U-M safety guidelines (prohibited items) for commencement
Celebrate with Us
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