Some Of The Best Graduation Traditions For Michigan Wolverines
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Some Of The Best Graduation Traditions For Michigan Wolverines

Definitely do these as you graduate!

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Some Of The Best Graduation Traditions For Michigan Wolverines
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Through many colleges, seniors are preparing for their last exams and anticipating starting a new chapter in their lives. Though seniors are almost done with college, there are still a few traditions at the University of Michigan they should do before graduating.

1. Walk through the fountain at Ingalls Mall


One of the first traditions that Michigan students participate is walking through the Ingalls fountain. During orientation, students walk through the fountain towards the Diag, which symbolizes their future at Michigan. After graduating, seniors walk through the fountain in the opposite direction towards the Rackham Graduate School. The walk symbolizes their future as alumni.

2. Decorate your graduation cap

Most high schools don't allow their students to decorate their caps when they graduate. However, at the University of Michigan, one decorate their cap whatever way they want. Students can decorate their hat based on their major or a reference to their favorite T.V. show. There are infinite options, and seniors should spend some time on creating a unique cap.

3. Spin the Cube

While most students have visited the cube much before senior year, graduating students should still spin the cube before they leave. Spinning the cube is supposed to bring good luck, and spinning it before leaving Ann Arbor will bring new alumni good luck before they embark on their journey.

4. Paint the rock

Before graduating, many students have painted the rock on Washtenaw and Hill. However, before seniors graduate, they should grab their friends and paint the rock one last time before becoming alumni.

5. Don't step on the Block M

While attending Michigan, it's well known that students should never step on the M, otherwise they will fail their first blue book exam. Even after graduation, most alumni don't step on the M out of respect or fear that it might bring them bad luck.

One might do these graduation traditions with their friends in order to enjoy their last moments as an undergraduate at Michigan, or to bring luck. Creating your own traditions is just as fun as you make your transition to being an alumnus.

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