By the numbers: 2023 Commencement ceremonies

By the numbers: 2023 Commencement ceremonies

Commencement ceremonies are underway for Detroit Mercy’s Class of 2023!

The School of Dentistry and School of Law ceremonies are Friday with the McNichols Campus ceremonies following a day later on Saturday from Calihan Hall. A breakdown of a few of the numbers for 2023 Commencement:

  • More than 1,000 graduates (1,086) are expected to participate and walk in the four commencement ceremonies on the McNichols Campus during the four ceremonies Friday and Saturday.
  • This number includes 759 graduates participating from the McNichols Campus, marking the fifth-straight increase since 2016.
  • There are 473 graduates participating in the undergraduate ceremony.
  • Another 286 graduates are set to walk in the graduate ceremony, which includes 37 earning doctoral degrees.
  • School of Dentistry features 191 candidates and the School of Law has 189 candidates.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

An infographic featuring a photo of Detroit Mercy graduates, with text reading, '1,086 expected graduates participating in four commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday.' A small graduation cap with 2023 and a Detroit Mercy logo is in the corner.