College Celebrations
College of Agriculture
All College of Agriculture celebrations are by invitation. Graduates, please check your email for details and to RSVP for you and your family:
Agricultural Economics & Economics Graduation Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm
Location: Linfield Room 125
Animal and Range Science
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 4:30pm
Location: ABB atrium or outside if weather permitting
Students must RSVP to this event, RSVP are due by March 27th. Please reach out to Hailey Griggs for information.
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Lewis 110, Cotner Morris Conference Room
College of Arts & Architecture
School of Music
Details: The School of Music has many events at the end of the semester that involve their graduating seniors. Please go to this link for information: https://www.montana.edu/music/events.html.
Commencement Celebration & Challenge Coin Ceremony
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 12:30 p.m. with reception following
Place: Reynolds Recital Hall in Howard Hall
Details: Graduating College of Arts & Architecture students and their families are invited to join our Dean and school faculty for cake and a special gift. This event will take place before the afternoon MSU Commencement Ceremony.
School of Art BFA Thesis Show & Reception
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Helen E Copeland Gallery, Haynes Hall
Details: BFA Studio Art graduates will have their graduation and capstone projects on display beginning on April 20. A celebratory reception will be held on May 7.
School of Film & Photography MFA Science & Natural History Filmmaking Screening
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: SUB Procrastinator Theater
Details: Feature films from 1st, 2nd, and thesis’ year MFA graduate students. Open and free to the public.
School of Film & Photography Senior Film Screening & Paul Monaco Awards
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; screening at 6:30 p.m.
Place: Wilson Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by the MSU Movie Club and Film 999, this event is free and open to the public. Dress is black tie/formal.
Richard Helzer Bronze Pencil Awards
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Place: Haynes Hall 219
Details: Students, family, and friends are invited to attend the Richard Helzer Bronze Pencil Award ceremony. These awards are given to the top students in the School of Art.
Graphic Design BFA | Senior Showcase
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Place: Zoot Art Gallery – 555 Zoot Enterprises Lane
Details: Join in celebrating 39 talented MSU seniors in the Graphic Design BFA program. During this exhibition, seniors' digital portfolios will be displayed with an exhibition of canvas prints and custom take-away gifts created by each senior. This all-ages event is free and open to the public. Here’s the evening’s timeline: 4:30 p.m. Early-Bird Tours; 5 p.m. Reception Begins; 5:30 p.m. Welcome Comments; 7 p.m. Reception Closes.
School of Film & Photography Senior Photography Exhibition
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Place: Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave.
Details: Senior photography students will share their capstone projects at this event free and open to the public.
Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurshp
Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship College Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Jabs Hall (open house, Dean Gillespie will provide remarks at 6pm)
MSIM Graduate Program Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Please email Program Director Michelle Haught (michelle.haught@montana.edu) for details
Hooding Ceremony for MPAc Graduates
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Light apps served
College of Education, Health & Human Development
College of Education, Health and Human Development Celebration
Date: Friday, May 8th
Time: As soon as the afternoon commencement ceremony is over
Location: Student Wellness Center, Multipurpose room #1
College of Letters and Science
College of Letters and Science Celebration
Date: Friday, May 8th
Time: 11:30 - 1:30pm
Location: American Indian Hall Great Hall
Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing
Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 1:30pm
Location: SUB Ballrooms
Honors College
Honors College Graduation Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: SUB Ballrooms
ROTC
AFROTC
Date: Friday May 8, 2026
Time: 5:00pm
Place: Inspiration Hall