Spring 2021 Commencement

Murray State University is excited to announce the schedule of Commencement ceremonies for our Spring/Summer 2021 degree candidates and our 2020 graduates.  Each graduate may have up to four guests attend their ceremony. All ceremonies will be streamed live the day of the ceremony.

Ceremony schedule

All times are central. Ceremonies will take place in the CFSB Center.

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

• 7 p.m. — Masters, Specialist, and Doctoral Graduates only

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021

• 8 a.m. — Undergraduate Ceremony I

• 11 a.m. — Undergraduate Ceremony II *

• 2 p.m. — Undergraduate Ceremony III *Commencement tickets for guests

  • For each ceremony, graduates will receive four (4) digital tickets for their guests.

  • Tickets will be distributed through TicketMaster to the student's Murray State email account.

  • All ticketing will be digital to minimize close interaction.

  • All guests, including infants and small children, must have a ticket to enter the CFSB Center. Students will be able to transfer commencement tickets to their guests electronically.

  ADA Seating

  If you or a guest have limited mobility or require special seating, please fill out the ADA Seating Inquiry Form.

  Have questions?

  If you have questions about Commencement, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page or email msu.graduation@murraystate.edu.

  Racer Safe and Healthy Commencement guidelines

  In order to create as safe an environment as possible, everyone attending Commencement will be required to wear masks and social distance for the health and safety of all attendees.  Additional details will be posted closer to Commencement.