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College of Engineering Master's Commencement

Students at Masters Commencement

College of Engineering (COE) Master's Commencement

Saturday, May 17, from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, in Cassell Coliseum COE Master's Commencement Ceremony #4
(For COE Undergradate Commencement Ceremonies #1, #2, and #3 go here)

  • Master of Science
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Engineering Administration

COE master’s graduates will arrive to Cassell Coliseum and enter through the Graduate Entrance located off of Beamer Way (between Cassell Coliseum and the Merryman Athletic Center as shown on this map) no earlier than one (1) hour prior to their ceremony start time, and be seated no later than 30 minutes prior to their ceremony start time. All guests should enter through the main Coliseum Entrances. Graduates must wear a cap and gown to participate. During this ceremony there will be no processional for graduate candidates; all graduates should report directly to an open seat on the floor. All candidates will walk across stage as their name is called. Graduates are requested to limit guests to 10 people.  The ceremony is expected to last approximately two (2) hours.  Graduates who elect to participate in the College of Engineering Master’s Commencement Ceremony are expected to stay for the entire ceremony out of respect for all graduate candidates. 


Please note: Master's graduates are also invited to attend the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16th, in Lane Stadium.


Please note: If you are a PhD candidate, your commencement ceremony will be with the Graduate School


Seating Map

Seating chart ceremony 1