Class of 2020 Celebration Weekend 
Saturday, October 2 - Sunday, October 3, 2021

Class of 2020, the most remarkable thing about 2020 was you.

You and your guests are invited to the Marquette University Class of 2020 Celebration Weekend: an experience to commemorate your accomplishments and recognize your degree. Reconnect with classmates, hear from Marquette leadership and celebrate together.

Online registration for the Class of 2020 Celebration Weekend is now closed. Please direct any questions or special needs to Marquette University Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu or (800) 344-7544.

Important Event Reminders

GRADUATE AND GUEST CHECK-IN

  • Graduates and guests should check in at 3:15 p.m. under the Raynor Memorial Libraries Bridge near Central Mall. Graduates will receive a name card to hand to the announcer during the ceremony. Graduates will also receive a cap and commemorative tassel from the Marquette University Alumni Association, which are yours to keep.
  • Column marshals and volunteers will seat you and your two guests after you have checked in. Seating is reserved by college for the Class of 2020 graduate and their two guests (who have the option to walk on stage with their graduate).
  • Once the event begins, graduates (and their two guests if they so choose) will be called to line-up for a procession to the stage by the college they graduated from. Graduates will be individually recognized as their name will be announced when they cross the stage. After crossing the stage, they can return to their seats.

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

  • Although academic attire is not required to attend the Recognition Walk, we do encourage graduates to wear the keepsake gown they received in 2020 or the gown they purchased/rented.
  • Graduates are strongly encouraged to wear comfortable footwear due to the need to walk on the grass. Block or wedge heels are recommended.

CAMPUS MAP

  • A map of Marquette’s campus can be found here.
  • Driving directions to Marquette’s campus can be found here.

COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

  • Complimentary parking will be available on Saturday, October 2 in the two visitor parking structures on campus: Wells Street Parking Structure (1240 W. Wells St.) and the 16th Street Parking Structure (749 N. 16th St.)
  • A map of the visitor parking structures can be found online.

PHOTOS

  • The university arranged for a professional photographer, Grad Images, to take photos of the graduates on stage.
  • Graduates should receive their proofs via email and/or mail after the ceremony.
  • Graduates can visit the Grad Images website and type in their last name, school, and graduation year to see their proofs. They can also call the Grad Images Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576 or ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.

BAG POLICY/PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Limiting carry-in items to a small wrist clutch, if any, is highly recommended.
  • There will not be a coat check on site at the walk, therefore, you will have to carry those items with you.
  • Silly string and confetti are prohibited.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

  • The Graduate Recognition Walk will happen rain or shine.

SAFETY AND MEDICAL

  • Marquette University is requiring all students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when in shared or public indoor spaces on campus.
  • Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the event area.
  • Know your travel risk. If you are not fully vaccinated and decide to travel, follow CDC’s recommendations for people who are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, you should also follow the CDC’s travel recommendations for people who are vaccinated.
  • If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, have had a positive COVID-19 test or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the 14 days preceding the event, please do not attend.
  • If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 within two days after attending the Class of 2020 Celebration, please notify the Marquette University Alumni Association at alumni@marquette.edu.
  • Marquette is adhering to CDC and local guidelines for events and COVID precautions. Thank you for your patience as we continually assess the fluid situation and communicate any changes. You can find the latest updates at marquette.edu/coronavirus and on your event registration page, including current mask or vaccine protocols and event cancellations.

Graduate Recognition Walk & Program Livestream

WATCH IT ONLINE!
The Graduate Recognition Walk and Program will be live streamed on YouTube via the following link beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2

2020 Graduates Check-In for Recognition Walk | 3:15 p.m. CDT | Central Mall, Marquette Campus
Graduates and guests who are walking in the procession can check in at 3:15 p.m. in Central Mall. 

Graduate Recognition Walk and Program | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CDT | Central Mall, Marquette Campus
Class of 2020 graduates will be recognized by Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell, Provost Kimo Ah Yun, and university leaders and have their names called during a procession on stage. Guests are invited to walk with their graduates.

All graduates who attend the Celebration Weekend will receive a cap and commemorative tassel from the Marquette University Alumni Association. Caps and tassels will be distributed at Recognition Walk Check-in beginning at 3:15 p.m. and are yours to keep. Although academic attire is not required to attend the Recognition Walk, we do encourage graduates to wear the keepsake gown they received in 2020. 

The Graduate Recognition Walk will happen rain or shine. Only in the event of severe weather will the event be delayed.

Class of 2020 Celebration Reception | Immediately following Recognition Walk | Alumni Memorial Union, Monaghan Ballroom
Graduates and guests are invited to attend a special celebratory reception after the Recognition Walk.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Mass | 10:30 a.m. CDT | Church of the Gesu

In addition to the main celebration, the Class of 2020 is also invited to partake in Homecoming weekend festivities!

MU Homecoming

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
Women's Volleyball vs. University of Connecticut | 5:00 p.m. CDT | Al McGuire Center, Marquette Campus
Cheer on the Marquette Women's Volleyball team in the Al McGuire Center. We Are, MARQUETTE! For ticket information, visit gomarquette.com.

Marquette Madness | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Al McGuire Center, Marquette Campus
The Marquette Madness tradition returns on Friday, October 1, and is open to all! Admission is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Watch for more details soon ongomarquette.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
1881 Service Challenge | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT | Alumni Memorial Union, second floor lobby
Stop by the AMU and write a card to support our Milwaukee community members. We are challenging the Marquette Community to write 1,881 cards!

Men's Soccer vs. Providence | 7:00 p.m. CDT | Valley Fields, Marquette Campus
Head over to Valley Fields to cheer on our Men's Soccer team at 7pm. Ring Out Ahoya! For ticket information, visit gomarquette.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Women's Soccer vs. Seton Hall | 12:00 p.m. CDT | Valley Fields, Marquette Campus
Head over to Valley Fields to cheer on our Women's Soccer team. Ring Out Ahoya! For ticket information, visit gomarquette.com.

Visit the Homecoming website for the complete schedule and further event details.


UPCOMING PROGRAMMING

Class of 2020 Pregame Gathering and Marquette Men’s Basketball Game | Winter 2022
Join your classmates for a pregame gathering before cheering on the Marquette Men’s Basketball team. Celebrate the Class of 2020 with food, fun and basketball!

More details to be released this fall.

 

MU Mixers

 

 

 

  
 

HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR EVENT ATTENDEES

  • Visitors to campus this summer and fall are required to follow on-campus guidelines, developed in accordance with CDC, state and local health departments, for COVID safety and mitigation.
  • In alignment with new guidance from the City of Milwaukee Health Department, Marquette University strongly advises visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when indoors with people outside of their household.
  • Mask wearing will continue to be required in health care settings, including on-campus clinics, and in all modes of public transportation including Marquette LIMOs.
  • Visitors to the Raynor Memorial Libraries, the Marquette Dining Halls and campus recreational facilities will be screened upon entry.

For additional information, visit marquette.edu/coronavirus.