Graduation

If you are planning to graduate, please follow the instructions provided by LSA’s Newnan Advising Center.

Remember to verify your permanent address is correct in Wolverine Access. This is where the Registrar’s Office will send your diploma, several weeks after graduation.

Follow this link for information about U-M’s Spring Commencement at Michigan Stadium.

Graduation Gift and Exit Survey

Eligible graduates receive a celebratory graduation gift from the department.  In order to receive the gift, the exit survey sent out each spring by department advisors must be completed. Be prepared to display the exit survey completion screen to receive your gift.

Spring 2025 Pick up Times: Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 25, 2025, 8am-4:30pm 

No Saturday or Sunday pick up available.

Questions: germandept@umich.edu

Eligible graduates receive an email invitation in March.  Graduates should RSVP for themselves and their guests no later than Monday, April 14, 2025.

Information requested in the RSVP includes:

• Confirming your attendance
• Uploading a photo and giving permission to display it in the Graduation Reception slideshow
• Accommodation needs for you or your guest(s)

Accommodation requests for students or their guests should be provided via the RSVP form.

Drop off ramp and elevator location are marked on this Michigan League Map .

Graduates may wear business attire or their cap and gown.

Parking is available at the Thayer Street Parking Structure, 216 S. Thayer Street and the Fletcher Street Parking Structure, 201 Fletcher Street.