Commencement Ceremonies

Master's and Specialist Degrees

PRE-CEREMONY INFORMATION

  • Apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester you plan on graduating, Graduate Application for Degree/Commencement.
  • All graduates are to purchase a cap, gown and hood at the University Bookstore for approximately $55.00.
  • If you need your gowns and caps shipped, call the University Bookstore at 715-232-1235, or e-mail: manager@uwstoutbookstore.com.  All orders are shipped via UPS ground, at approximate rate of $8.00. 
  • Gown size is based on the graduate's height and weight.  Caps are one size fits all.
  • Honors are not assessed at the graduate level, therefore no graduate students wear honor cords.

HOODING INSTRUCTIONS DURING CEREMONY FOR MASTER'S DEGREES

  • The order in which you process in for the ceremony is Specialist, Master and Undergraduate Degrees.
  • You will receive your degrees after the undergraduate degrees.
  • The assistant vice chancellor will request you to rise and will present you to the chancellor for the conferment of degrees.
  • You will proceed to the stage, with hood folded on your right arm, in the same manner as the undergraduate candidates did.
  • Hand your name card to the name reader.
  • As your name is read, start toward the podium, hand hood to the Graduate School representative, face the audience and the hood will be placed.
  • Proceed across the stage to the chancellor to receive your degree.
  • Return to your seat and be seated.

HOODING INSTRUCTIONS DURING CEREMONY FOR EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREES

  • The order in which you process in for the ceremony is Specialist, Master and Undergraduate Degrees.
  • You are the last graduates to receive your degrees.
  • You will be presented to the chancellor and the chancellor will confer the degree.
  • You will move to the center aisle where a Commencement Marshal will escort candidates to the stage to be announced and hooded.
  • After you receive your degree, you will wait at the bottom of the ramp for a Commencement Marshal to escort you back to your seats.
  • Remain standing until the assistant vice chancellor presents an invitation to be seated.