Congratulations Graduates!
The 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
If you would like to attend the Commencement Ceremony, you must .
Since the priority rsvp deadline has passed, you are now responsible for purchasing your purple cap & gown and purple/white tassel. You could. Please also email your rsvp to Student.Life@minneapolis.edu.
Graduates: please check your email for further details regarding all grad festivities, including additional day of details for the May 19 Commencement Ceremony
2025 Cap & Gowns can be picked-up on these dates -
- May 7 GradFest | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Helland Student Center
- May 13 | 2 - 6 p.m. in the Helland Student Center
FAQs About Commencement
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation is the completion of all degree, diploma, or certificate requirements as recorded on an official transcript. Students must submit a Graduation Application to the Registration and Records Office in order to have their record reviewed for program completion.
Commencement is the ceremony to celebrate the completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate. Students who apply for graduation are invited to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
How do I know if I am on track to graduate?
If you are unsure if you are on track to graduate, check out these additional resources on AskUs:
Accessibility at the Ceremony
The Minneapolis Convention Center is accessible to people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Sign language (ASL) interpreters will be present to interpret the ceremony.
If you need other disability related accommodations to make this event accessible, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center at 612-659-6730 or accessibility@minneapolis.edu.
Inviting guests abroad to the Commencement Ceremony
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