Mississippi State's own registrar academic calendar confirms Starkville Campus Commencement runs May 13-14, 2027, across four ceremonies at Humphrey Coliseum, preceded by DVM and doctoral ceremonies on May 11.
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What’s confirmed
Mississippi State’s own registrar academic calendar confirms Starkville Campus Commencement runs May 13-14, 2027, across four ceremonies at Humphrey Coliseum — real dates pulled directly from the university’s official calendar, preceded by DVM Commencement and the Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony on May 11.
Four ceremonies, not one
Starkville Campus Commencement splits into a morning (9:30 a.m.) and afternoon (2:30 p.m.) session on both May 13 and May 14, by college — the specific college-per-session assignments were still listed as “TBD” on the university’s own calendar as of this check.
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Frequently asked questions
What days does Mississippi State's 2027 Commencement cover?
May 11 (DVM and doctoral ceremonies) and May 13-14 (Starkville Campus Commencement, four ceremonies), confirmed directly on the university's own registrar academic calendar.
Is there one ceremony everyone attends?
No — the main Starkville Campus Commencement splits into four ceremonies across two days (morning and afternoon sessions each day), by college, with colleges-per-session still to be finalized as of this check.
Where are the ceremonies held?
Humphrey Coliseum, 55 Coliseum Blvd, Starkville, MS 39762 — Mississippi State's arena and its standing commencement venue. Doctoral hooding is held separately at Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall.
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