Grad Fest Events
GradFest: Your One‑Stop Launch into Commencement
GradFest is the essential kickoff to your graduation season—a campuswide celebration where you’ll pick up your cap and gown, connect with faculty and staff, and enjoy plenty of photo‑ready moments. Explore career opportunities at the job fair, join major‑specific and affinity graduation celebrations, and take part in stole presentations that honor your achievements. You’ll also find fun extras like the Dean’s Mixer, cap‑and‑gown decorating stations, and other festive activities designed to make your final days on campus unforgettable.
Cap and gown pickup + activity dates:
- Monday, May 4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Cap and gown distribution in H.2900
- Decorate your graduation cap in H.1002
- Wednesday, May 6, 2–4 p.m.
- Cap and gown distribution in H.2900
- Career Fair: Meet with employers, get resume tips and free headshots in H.1002
- Monday, May 11, 2–4 p.m.
- Cap and gown distribution in H.2900
- Dean’s Mixer: Meet with deans, enjoy refreshments and photo booth in H.1002
- Tuesday, May 12, 3–6 p.m.
- Last call! This is the final day to pick up your cap and gown in H.2900
Celebrations + Stole Presentations
- Thursday, April 9, 5:30–7:30 p.m. in T.1400
- Early Childhood Education
- Wednesday, April 22, 3:30–5 p.m. in H.1002
- Lavender Ceremony
- Tuesday, April 28, 4:40–8 p.m. in T Plaza
- Multi-Cultural Ceremony
- Wednesday, April 29, 4–5:30 p.m. in T.1400
- Human Services/Pre-Social Work
- Wednesday, May 6, 4–6 p.m. in L.3100
- Addiction Counseling
- Thursday, May 14, noon–3 p.m. in T Plaza
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony
FAQs
Question: Where do I pick up my cap and gown?
Answer: Student Life offers several dates/times for cap and gown distribution in H.2900 (specific dates/times listed above).
Question: What is GradFest?
Answer: GradFest is your one-stop-shop for Commencement. Offering a chance to pick-up your cap and gown along with celebratory opportunities across campus!
Question: What if pick-up dates do not work for me?
Answer: Contact student.life@minneapolis.edu to make arrangements.
Question: Do I have to order or pay for my own cap and gown?
Answer: If you did not RSVP by the deadline, you will have to order your own purple cap and gown (available on Amazon).
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