Pioneers to be Celebrated at UW-Platteville’s Spring Commencement

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will honor approximately 1,037 graduates during its 216th commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The ceremonies will be held throughout the day at Bo Ryan Court in Williams Fieldhouse.

The celebration will begin with the College of Liberal Arts and Education commencement ceremony from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. It will celebrate graduates whose academic journeys span the humanities, social sciences and education. Degree candidates from LAE, as well as master's and associate degree candidates, will be recognized.

The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science commencement ceremony will be held from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. It recognizes students pursuing studies in fields that drive innovation, discovery and problem-solving across STEM disciplines.

At 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, the university will welcome families and guests for the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture commencement ceremony. This event will honor students contributing to the future of business, applied sciences, agriculture and industry.

New for the Spring 2026 Commencement, following each ceremony, the graduates and their families will be led to the Markee Pioneer Student Center where the UW-Platteville Alumni Association will host a reception.

As the semester comes to a close, final exams for all UW-Platteville students will take place May 18 - 22, 2026.

For full details on ceremony schedules and additional commencement information, including parking, visit uwplatt.edu/commencement.