Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:30PM (CST)
Each year the Master of Science in Biotechnology Program hosts its own commencement event to acknowledge the accomplishments of its graduating students. The event is free and tickets are not required. Family and friends of the graduates are invited to attend, along with anyone else who would like to celebrate with the Class of 2026!
Who: The Graduating Class of 2026
Where: The BTCI Auditorium (5445 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI)
When: 5:00pm, Friday, May 9, 2025 (arrive before 5:30pm)
Program Commencement Details
Guests welcome at 5:00 p.m.
Program to Begin PROMPTLY at 5:30 p.m.
Welcome
Kurt J. Zimmerman, M.S.
Senior Director of Biohealth Industry Partnerships
Director, Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
School of Medicine and Public Health
Keynote Speaker
TBA
About the Class of 2026
Bryan Husk, M.A.
Associate Director
Master of Science in Biotechnology Program
Conferring of Degrees
Light Appetizer Reception to Follow
Official UW–Madison Commencement
The University of Wisconsin–Madison 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at Noon at Camp Randall Stadium and will be different from other years. Be sure to visit the web site for more information.
Further campus commencement news and information will be shared on the UW-Madison 2026 Spring Commencement.