May Commencement
UWM’s 132nd and 133rd commencements will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 E. Kilbourn Ave.
Ticketing Information
Graduates do not need tickets, but all guests will require a ticket to enter the arena. Check here for ticketing information.
Important Information
Graduates are asked to pass through security with their graduation gowns unzipped and open as part of the Wisconsin Center District security screening process. The bag policy at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena will be strictly enforced. See the arena’s bag policy and list of prohibited items. Disruption of university events, including graduation activities, violates state law and university policies. Disruptions will not be tolerated. Participants who engage in disruption risk arrest, and/or criminal charges and student disciplinary action.
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UWM Alumni Association
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