The Detroit Mercy Commencement Planning Committee is seeking dependable student and employee volunteers to help make Commencement Day 2025 a special event for graduates and their families. Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 10 on the McNichols Campus.
Please see sign-up below for volunteer opportunities and available time slots. Whether you have availability for one shift or for multiple shifts, your help is greatly appreciated!
Breakfast and lunch are provided to all volunteers.
Employee volunteers will receive Presidential Hours in exchange for your time to use at an agreed-upon time with your supervisor before Dec. 31, 2025. This opportunity is available to employees from the Riverfront and McNichols Campuses.
Volunteers are needed at various times for the following events:
- Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony (Calihan Hall) – 9:30 a.m.
- Outdoor Undergraduate Reception (Kassab Mall) – Immediately following the ceremony
- Baccalaureate Mass (Student Union Ballroom) – 1 p.m.
- Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony (Calihan Hall) – 3:30 p.m.
- Outdoor Graduate Reception (Kassab Mall) – Immediately following the ceremony
Volunteer Meeting
All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. via Teams.
Dress Code
Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or Detroit Mercy gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall. For more information, please contact Alysa Jackson at ouelleal@udmercy.edu.
Sign up here!
