Arriving in Missoula:
We recommend you plan to arrive in Missoula on or before Friday, May 16, 2025 and leave on or after Sunday, May 18, 2025 to ensure you do not miss the commencement ceremony.Celebration Schedule:
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:00 am - 9:00 am (MT): Hike to the M
- Join us for a walk through campus and a hike up to the "M" on the hill. It's a great opportunity to take beautiful photos.
- Location: Meet in the parking lot for the Phyllis Washington Park near the "M".
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6wrWsBw5q9QyXaFT6
- Join us and enjoy a complimentary brunch and meet fellow students.
- Location: University Center Ballroom, University of Montana
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XfavPC6FoEhr5fwp8
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm (MT): Commencement & Hooding Ceremony & Reception
We recommend arriving as close to 12:30 pm to check-in and have your guests get seated.
- Location: University Center Ballroom, University of Montana
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y8z2BHssYpzQcE7TA
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm (MT) Check-in & Guest Seating
- 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm (MT) Student Line-up for Procession
- 1:30 pm - 3 pm (MT) Commencement & Hooding Ceremony
- 3 pm - 4 pm (MT) Commencement & Hooding Reception
Regalia:
Regalia orders are no longer available and there will not be any regalia available onsite. Please make sure to pack your regalia for commencement. Regalia orders are no longer available. As a reminder if you rented regalia the caps and tassels are yours to keep. However, the gowns and hoods will need to be returned per the instructions provided by Herff Jones when they sent your regalia. There will NOT be an onsite drop-off for your regalia rental. If you have any questions on how to return your regalia, please contact Herff Jones customer service here.In-person Commencement Tickets & Comment Card:
To reserve your tickets for commencement, please follow the instructions below. As part of the ticketing process, you will receive a separate email requesting you to complete the Commencement Comment Card form. This form allows your name and personal message to be announced during the in-person Commencement & Hooding ceremony. Below are the steps to RSVP your commencement tickets and complete your comment card:- Complete the form at https://bit.ly/2025-Commencement-Tickets.
- When you select the number of tickets, be sure to include yourself.
- Once completed you will receive an email confirming your tickets.
- 5-10 minutes after you receive your ticket confirmation, you will receive an email regarding your Commencement Comment Card.
- After completing your Commencement Comment Card, you will receive a copy via email.
- To go directly to the Comment Card form, visit https://bit.ly/UMt-Comment-Card.
Hotel Rooms:
We recommend staying at the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown since it is the closest hotel to the university. Rehab Essentials has a block of rooms set aside at the Holiday Inn -Missoula Downtown. The hotel guaranteed a price of $249 per standard room night for reservations between Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Monday, May 19, 2025. To check on room availability at the Holiday Inn please call 1-406-721-8550 or view online here. To find other options, you may want to visit Destination Missoula.Diplomas:
Diplomas are mailed to the address listed on your graduation application form submitted during the semester prior to completing your capstone. Processing and shipping take approximately 8–12 weeks after final grades are confirmed and degrees are conferred by the university. You can expect to receive your diploma about 2–3 months semester after completing your capstone.Questions:
Please be patient while we confirm the final details. We understand you may have a pressing question, please email your question to social@rehabessentials.com. If you are looking for commencement information for another program (not tDPT or ppOTD), please visit the University of Montana Spring 2025 Commencement page.