Marshall University Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Downtown Huntington
Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
Help us say congratulations to our graduates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #MarshallGrad17
Event Information
Associate & Bachelor’s Ceremony | 9 a.m.
Graduates must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Master’s & Doctoral Ceremony | 2 p.m.
Graduates must arrive by 1:30 p.m.
Graduation Instructions
Commencement Arrival Requirements
It is imperative for graduates to arrive on time!
Commencement Speaker
A Son of Marshall who has forged an outstanding career as a singer and actor on Broadway.
Event Parking
Parking is available in the parking garage on Third Avenue across from the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Parking in this garage is available on weekends at no charge. Parking is available in the Pullman Square garages for a fee.
Shuttle Service
Buses will be available to transport graduates and guests from campus to the Arena. Shuttle service will begin at 7:45 a.m. for the 9 a.m. ceremony. Shuttles will begin at noon for the 2 p.m. ceremony. After each ceremony, buses will transport passengers back to campus.
Live Stream
The Commencement ceremonies will be streamed live on the Web for guests who are not able to attend. The link will be available at www.marshall.edu/it/livestream.
Event Photos and Videos
University Communications will be taking candid photographs throughout the ceremony. Those photos will be available for free download through this site after the ceremony. View photos and videos from the winter ceremony through the links below. New photos and videos will be added after the ceremony.
Your Graduation Photos
The professional photographer (Legacy Photographics, Inc.) will email proof information to graduates a few days after the ceremony.
Purchase of photographs is entirely optional.
#MarshallGrad17 Photo Booths
Look for our free photo booths in the lobby of the Big Sandy Superstore Area! They provide the perfect backdrop for photos with your friends and family. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media using #MarshallGrad17.
Additional Events
Donning of Kente
Thurs., April 27 | 5 p.m. | Joan C. Edwards Playhouse
School of Pharmacy
Thurs., May 4 | 7 p.m. | Keith-Albee PAC
School of Medicine
Fri., May 5 | 5 p.m. | Keith-Albee PAC
Commencement Video
Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association would like to congratulate you on your graduation! As a way of recognizing your achievement, a downloadable copy of the Commencement ceremony is available to you, free of charge, courtesy of the MUAA.
Relive this major life milestone by visiting www.herdalum.com to download your free copy of the Commencement ceremony.
Questions
For questions regarding Commencement, please contact the Registrar’s Office, registrar@marshall.edu or 304-696-6410.
