Graduation

Celebrate Your Accomplishment
Graduation is one of the most important days in the life of a law student. It's a day of memories and emotions to last a lifetime. Graduates can find out more details about the ceremony on Cooley Connect.
Upcoming Graduation Commencement
Access to your upcoming Class Graduation Program Booklet and links to livestream your campus Graduation Ceremony will be available soon.
Michigan Graduation Ceremony
Monday, April 21, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Michigan State University
Wharton Center Pasant Theatre
750 E. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
Florida Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
New Tampa Performing Arts Center
8550 Hunters Village Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
Tickets & Accommodations
Tickets are required for each graduation. Graduates will be emailed before the ceremony to assess the number of tickets required. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
If you or your guests need special accommodations to attend graduation, please contact ESS at ess@cooley.edu.
Photos & Livestreaming
A professional photographer will take photos of graduates as they receive their diplomas during the ceremony. Each graduate will be mailed a complimentary copy of his or her photo, along with information on how to order additional copies. Graduations will be livestreamed for Michigan and Florida and shared a week before the ceremonies.
Michigan Travel Information
Go to the following links to find area Airports: Lansing | Detroit | Grand Rapids | Flint
Click here for local Hotels
Click here for Real-Time National Airport Status
Florida Travel Information
Go to the following links to find area airports: Tampa International
Click here for local Hotels
Click here for local Real-Time National Airport Status
Click here for local Restaurants
Questions
Questions regarding the graduation ceremony can be directed to the Student Services Office at (517) 371-5140, ext. 2846 or ess@cooley.edu.