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Congratulations, Madonna University Graduates!

2026 Commencement Information

This year, Madonna University will be hosting four individual commencement ceremonies, one for each college/school. Each individual ceremony includes both undergraduate and graduate students of the same college/school. Please see the information below.

Date and Time:

  • Thursday, May 14, at 11am – School of Business
  • Thursday, May 14, at 4pm – College of Arts and Sciences
  • Friday, May 15, at 11am – College of Education and Human Development
  • Friday, May 15, at 4pm – College of Nursing and Health

Location: all ceremonies will take place at the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Arena Performing Arts, Athletics, and Academic Center (PAAAC) at Madonna University – 14680 Newburgh Road Livonia, Michigan

Information for the Graduates and Guests

RSVP For Commencement

  • In order to participate in commencement, graduates must complete the Graduation Participation form. This form will be available to students in January 2026. Once it is available, students can access the form by logging into their student portal, then clicking the "Students" tab, and then clicking the "Graduation Info 2026" tab.

Tickets

  • Admission to Madonna University’s 2026 Commencement is by ticket only.  All persons are required to have a ticket, including babies and children.  The graduate is also required to have a ticket, which is separate from any guest tickets that are requested. 
  • In order to receive tickets for Commencement 2026, graduates must complete the Graduation Participation Form. This form will be available on MYportal for students to complete starting in January 2026. 
  • Graduates will receive more information about ticket quantities and instructions on ticket claiming in April 2026. Tickets are free to request - none are for purchase. 
  • Tickets will be released electronically before the event to the graduate’s Madonna University email. 
  • Ticket quantities are NOT guaranteed and will be determined in accordance with any capacity limitations in place at the time of the event. 
  • The availability of tickets and quantities allotted are subject to change without notice. 
  • Madonna University will follow all state and local health department guidelines in place at the time of the event to ensure the safety of graduates, faculty, staff, and guests. 
 

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