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:
- 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.
- 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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