Ceremony Order
Prelude Music
- Select Arrangements
Processional
- "Pomp and Circumstance No. 1" by Edward Elgar
- University Marshal and Mace Bearer—Robert Hutchinson, President, University Senate
National Anthem
- "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key
- performed by Michigan Tech Vocalist
Welcome
- Richard J. Koubek, President, Michigan Technological University
Student Address
Graduate
Sushree Dash, PhD; Applied Physics
Presentation of Degrees
- ROTC Commissioning
- Doctor of Philosophy Degrees
- Master's Degrees
Student Address
Undergraduate
Aerith Cruz, BS Management Information Systems | Statistics, Graduating Senior
Presentation of Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Alumni Welcome
- Emily McDonald ‘12, President, Michigan Tech Alumni Board of Directors
Final Remarks
- Richard J. Koubek
Recessional
- Select Arrangement
If you are able, please stand for the Processional and National Anthem. At the conclusion of this ceremony, please remain seated until all of the graduates have recessed.
Color Guard
- Cadets William Ojala and Zack Horsch, Air Force ROTC
- Cadets Michael Marshall and Thomas Whitehouse, Army ROTC
Readers
- Will Cantrell, Associate Provost fpr Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School
- Laura Bulleit, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Marika Seigel, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of the Pavlis
Honors College
Services
Captioning
Real-time captions of the ceremony are available on any device via StreamText.
Drinking Water
Drinking fountain/bottle fill station is located at the northwest entrance to the gymnasium. Drinking fountains are located at both gymnasium entrances and in the main lobby of the Student Development Complex (SDC) near the Central Ticket Office.
First Aid
A medical station is available in the Racquetball Court #3 across from the gym. Emergency services are on standby. Ask an usher for assistance.
Food
A vending area and the Coaches Corner Café are located near the main lobby.
Photographs
Arrangements have been made to have photos taken of each graduate. Proofs will be sent to the home address of each graduate within two weeks of graduation. Photo locations will be available at the graduation celebration held in the Multipurpose Room following the ceremony.
Restrooms
Facilities are located outside the gymnasium in the alcoves at the west end of the hallway, as well as in the SDC main lobby.
MTU Apparel and Souvenirs
Campus retail stores are open. University Images is located in the SDC and the Campus Bookstore is located in the Memorial Union Building on the lower campus.
Wi-Fi Access
Complimentary internet access is available in the SDC. Connect by selecting MichiganTechGuest or PFN from the list of available networks on your device. After connecting, proceed to a web browser and read and accept the Terms of Service Agreement to be connected to the network.
The SDC is an alcohol-free and tobacco-free facility.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Presentation of Degrees
Graduate Degrees
Presented by Will Cantrell
Doctor of Philosophy
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
- Forest Science
College of Computing
- Computer Science
College of Sciences and Arts
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Rhetoric, Theory and Culture Statistics
- Statistics
College of Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Master's Degrees
College of Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Science
- Accounting
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
- Master of Forestry
- Master of Science
- Applied Ecology
College of Computing
- Master of Science
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Health Informatics
- Mechatronics
College of Sciences and Arts
- Master of Science
- Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- Applied Statistics
- Environmental and Energy Policy
- Kinesiology
- Physics
College of Engineering
- Master of Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering Science
- Geology
- Integrated Geospatial Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate Degrees
Presented by Andrew Storer
Interdisciplinary Programs
Presented by Dean Johnson
- Construction Management
College of Business
Presented by Dean Johnson
- Accounting
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
College of Computing
Presented by Dennis Livesay
- Computer Network and System Administration
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Software Engineering
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Presented by David Flaspohler
- Applied Ecology and Environmental Science
- Forestry
- Natural Resources Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
College of Sciences and Arts
Presented by Ashutosh Tiwari
- Audio Production and Technology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication, Culture, and Media
- Computational Biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise Science
- Human Biology
- Mathematics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Physics
- Psychology
- Scientific and Technical Communication
- Social Sciences
- Sound Design
- Statistics
- Sustainability Science and Society
- Theatre and Entertainment Technology
College of Engineering
Presented by Audra Morse
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geospatial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mining Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
The commencement ceremony at Michigan Technological University is a symbolic celebration of graduation for the candidates. Participation in commencement does not constitute the completion of degree requirements, and the list of graduates and honor recipients on the commencement website is not an official list.
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