Notice

Beginning mid-April, the 11th Street ramp from westbound I-94 will be closed for two months. If you or a family member are planning on using that route to attend commencement, please view the available detour or alternate routes.

Important Dates

Watch Video of the Commencement Ceremony

Click here to watch a recording of the Commencement Ceremony.

Pre-Commencement Information

RSVP for Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony is a required event for faculty. Attendance for staff is optional, but encouraged. Faculty and staff should complete this RSVP form regardless of whether you plan to attend or not. The deadline to RSVP is April 6, 2018.

Regalia

You will pick up regalia on the day of the event at the Minneapolis Convention Center between 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. To take advantage of this option, please place your order here. The deadline to order regalia is April 6, 2018.

Volunteering

Please indicate on the Commencement RSVP form if you'd like to volunteer. If you select "yes," you will be contacted closer to the event date with more information on how you can help. We will have needs in the areas of: set up, check in, human signage/directional support, and cleanup.

Disability Accommodations

If you require disability accommodations related to participation in the Commencement Ceremony (including special seating for yourself, sign language interpretation, personal audio amplification, etc.), please contact Tom Lynch, Director of Access Services, at 763-493-0556 by May 2, 2018.

Commencement Day

Arrival

All graduates, faculty and staff participating in the processional should arrive at the Minneapolis Convention Center no later than 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. We recommend arriving between 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. We will direct you on where to check in, pick up your regalia, and line up for the processional. You must be in line by 7 p.m., and the processional will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Location, Parking & Transportation

The Minneapolis Convention Center is located at 1301 Second Avenue S, Minneapolis. Click here for more information on directions and parking. Information regarding bus options to/from the event will be available soon. Please indicate on the RSVP form if you plan to ride the bus.