2023 Commencement Information

We warmly encourage our entire BakerProud community to join us in Muskegon for this memorable commencement celebration.

Ceremony

Saturday, May 13

Pre-Event: Invite your family and friends to join you for a pre-event celebration. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ceremony: Includes graduates from the College of Business, College of Education, College of Information Technology and Engineering, College of Social Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Health Science, School of Nursing, School of Occupational Therapy, Auto/Diesel Institute of Michigan, and Culinary Institute of Michigan.

Line up will begin 45 minutes before Commencement.

Graduation Application

Students who anticipate completing their program requirements for degrees or certificates and have not already submitted a graduation application should do so immediately. To have your name included in this year’s commencement program, you must submit your application for graduation by March 23, 2023.

Diplomas

Your diploma should arrive approximately 8 weeks after your final semester ends as long as you do not have a financial obligation with the College. You can also order your official transcripts any time on the Registrar Page at my.baker.edu.

Ordering Graduation Items

Caps and gowns are still available for purchase through the Barnes and Noble (BN) Bookstore. To place your order online, visit bakeronline.shopoakhalli.com. Graduates seeking to purchase a cap and gown using financial aid should contact the BN Bookstore via email at [email protected].