MSU Law: Graduation Information

Commencement

Commencement, May 2007

Spring 2010 Commencement

Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:00 AM
Michigan State University Auditorium, Auditorium Road and Farm Lane
Keynote Speaker is The Honorable Justice Diane M. Hathaway
No tickets required.

Composite Photos

Call Photography will be on campus on March 17, 2010, March 18, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and on March 19, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Please stop by in business attire to have your photo taken for the composite picture. No appointment is necessary. Please do not wait until the last day to get your photo taken. If you are unable to make any of these dates you can contact Liz Weber at 1-800-997-4980 to arrange for an alternative location and date.

Each student receives a composite photo free of charge in May.

Instructions for MSU Law students out-of-state/visiting other law schools. (PDF)

Renting Gown for Graduation

Spartan Spirit will take gown rental orders on March 17, 2010 from 10:00 am - 3:00 PM and March 18, 2010 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the lobby. The rental price is $46 + tax. The last day to rent at this price is Sunday; April 4, 2010. A late fee will be applied of $15 beginning April 5, 2010. The absolute last day to place a rental order is Thursday, April 22, 2010.

Rentals may also be ordered on the MSU web site at www.msuunion.com at the Commencement Connection. Choose the Doctoral/Medical-Rental choice on the pop-down menu.

Gown distribution will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, Noon to 5:00 PM and Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the lobby.

Gown and Hood (tam and tassel is yours to keep) return will be in the lobby of the MSU College of Law following the ceremony.

Hotel Information

Make arrangements for family and friends MSU Law has reserved a block of rooms at the East Lansing Marriott (337-4440), Kellogg Center (432-4000), and Candlewood Suites (351-8181) for Thursday and Friday nights. Please refer to the MSU Law group rate. Rooms must be booked by Monday, April 5, 2010, in order to receive the group rate. Please make arrangements early; this is a very busy graduation weekend!