Faculty and Staff Commencement Information
The Fall 2026 ceremony information is pending. This page will be updated as information is finalized.
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Please see the information below on how to participate.
Ceremony information
The ceremonies will be held in fall 2026, dates are pending. All ceremonies will take place in McGuirk Arena. A breakdown of the ceremony schedule may be viewed here: Commencement Schedule.
Participation
Registration for the ceremony has closed. Those who have signed up will receive parking information, credentials, and ceremony instructions via the campus mail prior to commencement.
Academic regalia ordering
Participants must wear academic regalia. Rental period for regalia has closed. For assistance, please contact the CMU Bookstore at (989) 774-7493.
On the day of commencement, orders may be picked up in Rose 121 at 8:00 a.m. All rental gowns must be returned 30 minutes following the end of the ceremony.