In the coming weeks, the University of Minnesota will celebrate commencement across its five campuses, recognizing more than 14,000 students for their academic accomplishments. These ceremonies mark a significant milestone as graduates prepare to apply their knowledge, skills and experiences in communities across Minnesota and around the world.
“Our graduates leave the University of Minnesota at a moment when the world needs their curiosity, resiliency and commitment more than ever,” said University President Rebecca Cunningham. “They have been shaped by an education that values rigorous academics, hands‑on experiences and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. As problem solvers and active citizens, they are prepared to contribute to the world around them, and we are proud of this University’s unwavering commitment to be accessible and affordable as part of our land‑grant mission. We congratulate the Class of 2026 and look forward to the extraordinary impact they will make.”
Commencement is a time‑honored celebration at the University of Minnesota, bringing together graduates, families and the University community to mark this important achievement. Details on ceremony schedules and venue‑specific guidelines are available at the links below:
Friday, May 1
Medical School (M.D. students) at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 2 p.m. Dr. Regina Martinez, Medical School Class of 2021 and Olympic cross-country skier, will address graduates.
Saturday, May 2
College of Continuing and Professional Studies at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 10 a.m. Mary Grove, managing partner of Bread and Butter Ventures, will address graduates.
University of Minnesota Crookston at Lysaker Gymnasium, Sports Center, 2900 University Avenue, Crookston, at 11 a.m. University President Rebecca Cunningham, Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause, and student graduates Louis Siegel and Codey Wolff will address graduates.
Thursday, May 7
College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Engineering (graduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 1 p.m. Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice G. Barry Anderson will address graduates.
Friday, May 8
School of Dentistry at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 10 a.m. Nader Nadershahi, senior vice president of education and professional affairs of the American Dental Association, will address graduates.
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 2 p.m. Della Schall Young, a two-time alumna of the college and founder of Young Environmental Consulting Group, will address graduates.
Saturday, May 9
University of Minnesota Duluth at AMSOIL Arena at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center; 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Student speakers Dallas Fix and Remi Foust will address graduates.
College of Veterinary Medicine at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis, at 10 a.m. Dr. Karen Shenoy, vice president and chief veterinarian for Hill’s Pet Nutrition - Europe, Middle East and Africa, will address graduates.
College of Pharmacy at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 11 a.m. Vicki L. Ellingrod, dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan and the John Gideon Searle Professor of Pharmacy, will address graduates.
University of Minnesota Morris at Campus Mall, 600 East Fourth St., Morris, at 1:30 p.m. Graduate Muthu Meenakshisundaram and alumni Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay will address graduates.
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (graduate students) at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis, at 3 p.m. Lee Ann Jackson, head of programmes at the Forum on Trade, Environment, and the Sustainable Development Goals, will address graduates.
Monday, May 11
College of Biological Sciences (graduate students) at McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St., Minneapolis, at 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 14
College of Science and Engineering (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 1 p.m. Christophe Beck, chairman, president and CEO of Ecolab, will address graduates.
College of Design at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 2:30 p.m. William Chilton, co-founding principal of Pickard Chilton, will address graduates.
Friday, May 15
College of Education and Human Development (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 10 a.m. Graduate Ryan Jackson will address graduates.
School of Nursing at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 2 p.m. Suzanne Miyamoto, CEO of the American Academy of Nursing, will address graduates.
College of Education and Human Development (graduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
Law School at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 10 a.m. U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel will address graduates.
University of Minnesota Rochester at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, 30 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester, at 11 a.m. Student speakers Angel Lopez and Lee El Cohen, along with Tim Doherty, faculty in the Center for Learning Innovation, will address graduates.
Humphrey School of Public Affairs at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. Fourth St., Minneapolis, at 4 p.m. Michael Rodriguez, chancellor of the University of Minnesota Morris, will address graduates.
College of Biological Sciences (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 5 p.m. Kiến Nguyễn, business development manager at Mayo Clinic, will address graduates.
Sunday, May 17
College of Liberal Arts (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Scott Z. Burns, a college alumni and screenwriter, director, producer and playwright, will address graduates.
Monday, May 18
Carlson School of Management (graduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 9 a.m. Allison Gettings, president and CEO of Red Wing Shoe Company, will address graduates.
Carlson School of Management (undergraduate students) at 3M Arena at Mariucci, 1901 Fourth St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 1 p.m. Allison Gettings, president and CEO of Red Wing Shoe Company, will address graduates.
School of Public Health at Northrop, 84 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis, at 5 p.m. Dr. Debra Houry, adjunct professor at Emory School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health, and senior fellow in the Yale School of Public Health, will address graduates.
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