A hybrid version of Commencement events will be held for each MCW campus on their respective dates. We have continued to monitor COVID-19 and how best to keep individuals safe and healthy. We also continue to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and MCW’s Commencement COVID-19 policies.

To that end, we are limiting in-person School Commencement Ceremonies to 50 people or fewer for graduating students and required members of MCW administration only. Friends and family will be able to celebrate virtually. Please be aware that MCW will adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all in attendance:

• Masks must be worn, and social distance must be maintained at all times.
• Those in attendance must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at least two weeks prior to event.
• No friends or family will be permitted on campus for any reason.
• Students must arrive fully robed in regalia, which must be returned at the end of the Ceremony when they will receive their diplomas.
• Students must currently be living in Wisconsin.
• Students must be pre-registered for respective in-person Commencement ceremony prior to event date.
• Rooms where ceremonies occur will be organized in alphabetical order by last name, in groups of 50 people or fewer.
• No handshakes will take place as students cross the stage, but hooding will be permitted.