Graduation Information MSU holds Commencement ceremonies in May and December each year. Family and friends are welcome to attend as we honor graduates at these special events. View our FAQ for more information about Commencement. Fall and Winter Commencement 2021 Friday, Dec. 10, 2:30 p.m. - Commencement rehearsal will be held at the Academic Athletic Center. All degree candidates participating in the ceremony must be present. This is not a dress rehearsal, you may dress casually. Two commencement ceremonies will be held for fall and winter 2021 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at the Academic-Athletic Center. 9:30 a.m. - College of Science and Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education 1 p.m. - Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology Applying for Graduation Process, information and requirements for students preparing to graduate. Learn more Ceremonies Time, date, location and information about Commencement ceremonies. Learn more Student Speaker Information about nomination and process for student commencement speakers. Learn more