Commencement

COMMENCEMENT

UW-Whitewater’s May 2025 commencement ceremonies were held at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Kachel Fieldhouse on the Whitewater campus. View the photos »

The 10 a.m. ceremony honored the College of Arts and Communication and the College of Business and Economics (undergraduates and graduate students from related programs). A recording of that ceremony is available for viewing free of charge until July 5, 2025.

The 3 p.m. ceremony honored the College of Education and Professional Studies and the College of Letters and Sciences (undergraduates and graduate students from related programs), and the College of Integrated Studies (BAAS students). A recording of that program is available for viewing free of charge until July 5, 2025.

The December 2025 commencement ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. This website will be updated as more information becomes available.

Whitewater campus commencement program


Commencement Speakers

The Rock County campus

Students wearing graduation regalia celebrate indoors on the Rock County campus.

The Rock County campus held its commencement ceremony in the gymnasium of the Wells Cultural Center at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2025. A recording of the Rock County ceremony is available for viewing free of charge until July 5, 2025. View a gallery of the Rock County commencement photos »

Rock County campus commencement program

Students pose for Hired Before Graduation.

Every year, UW-Whitewater showcases the many students who have landed a job, earned a job promotion, been accepted to graduate school, or started a company before they’ve even hit the stage at graduation.

Learn more about Hired Before Graduation »

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