Marquette University Law School will celebrate the accomplishments of its fall 2025, and May and summer 2026 graduates the weekend of May 15-19, 2026. Resources for local hotels and other travel information can be found here.
Please note that—to ensure that we can provide certification of graduation for admission to the Wisconsin bar—the Law School’s graduation takes place a week after the University’s graduation activities. All questions regarding the Wisconsin swearing-in ceremony should be directed to the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE).
Please continue to check this page for updates about graduation weekend, as additional information will be posted periodically. Scroll to the bottom of the page for some FAQs. For any questions not listed here, please contact Sarah DiStefano, assistant director of student affairs.
Law School Hooding and Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Miller High Life Theatre
500 W. Kilbourn Avenue
Graduates will receive eight (8) guest tickets for free with the opportunity to purchase additional tickets by the RSVP deadline. Graduates, and only graduates, receive tickets to distribute to their guests. Children two years of age and younger do not require a ticket to attend. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. Refreshments will be provided but a cash bar will be available. Please note that the theatre is a cashless venue.
Tickets will be scanned at the door and students, faculty, and guests will be required to go through the venue’s security check upon arrival, so please make arrangements accordingly. Backpacks and oversized purses and bags are not permitted. All other bags are subject to search. Please take note of the Theatre security and bag policies here.
Flowers and other gifts for graduates will be available for purchase during the event. If you would like to pre-order, please visit the vendor's site here.
Regalia Pickup and Graduate Fair
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
12 - 2 p.m.
Zilber Forum, Eckstein Hall
Graduates will pick up their guest tickets, apparel package, and have the opportunity to greet the Office of Public Service, the Lubar Center, the Career Planning Center, the Law Alumni Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association, and Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association.
Graduation apparel package includes a gown, hood, tam, and tassel. Tam and tassel are to be kept by graduates, gown and hood are rented and must be returned. Graduates will receive pickup and return instructions later in the spring.
All cords and stoles, whether provided by Marquette University Law School or not, must be congruent with the expectations of the Academic Regulations and in the spirit of professionalism. Honor cords are reserved for academic and pro bono honors exclusively. Any other personal graduation accessories will be limited to stoles and pins. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs with any questions regarding graduation regalia and accessories.
Eckstein Hall Open Week May 11-18
- Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The building and parking will be open for graduates and their guests to give self-guided tours, explore the building, take photos, and return regalia. Graduates, please bring your MUIDs to have full access to the building.
Wisconsin Bar Swearing-in Ceremony
On the Monday following Marquette graduation activities, the Wisconsin Supreme Court typically hosts a swearing-in ceremony (solely for Marquette Law School graduates). The swearing-in will be followed by an invitation to the new members of the bar to sign the book of lawyers, a time-honored tradition. Ceremony times and communications come directly from the Board of Bar Examiners (BBE). For additional information regarding diploma privilege and bar admission, visit our website.
Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Swearing-in Ceremony
Usually on the Tuesday following Marquette graduation activities, the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar holds a swearing-in ceremony. Please contact the Eastern Bar District of Wisconsin for that information.
