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
Florida Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 3:00pm
New Tampa Performing Arts Center
8550 Hunters Village Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
Michigan Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00pm
Michigan State University
Wharton Center Pasant Theatre
750 E. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48824
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
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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.