Graduating & Commencing Seniors

We can’t wait to celebrate your achievement at the December commencement ceremony. Below are important details for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. 

Make sure you’ve completed all graduation and commencing steps 

  • Direct graduation status questions to Assistant Registrar Shawn Soderberg, soderbrg@mnstate.edu or 218.477.2566.  
  • Direct graduate student questions to the Graduate Studies Office, graduate@mnstate.edu or 218.477.2134.  
  • Direct ceremony event questions to events@mnstate.edu.  


Order graduation regalia before Nov. 22 OR purchase at the Bookstore 

Two options to get your regalia: 

  1. Order cap and gown directly from Herff Jones before Nov. 22 to avoid late shipping fees: https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/msum/  
  • Expedited shipping applies after Nov. 22! No online orders after Dec. 5.   

  1. Purchase at the Bookstore prior to commencement.
  • The Bookstore will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on commencement days for those unable to pick up their gown before the ceremony.   
  • Honor cords and tassels are available at the Bookstore.  


Questions about regalia? Call the Bookstore at 218.477.2111 or email msum@bkstr.com

Reserve Your Commencement Ceremony Tickets 

Graduates can reserve up to 5 tickets for your guests to attend your ceremony. Order tickets here: Fall 2025 Commencement Ticket Request Form  – Fill out form Overflow seating is in Gaede Stage, and all ceremonies are streamed live. 

Ceremonies are in the Hansen Theatre, Center for the Arts 

  • Graduate Ceremony | Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 6 p.m.  
  • Undergraduate Ceremonies | Thursday, Dec. 18 
  • 10 a.m. | Arts & Humanities | Business, Analytics & Communication  
  • 2 p.m. | Education & Human Services | Science, Health & the Environment 


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