Event Details

2024 Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 9, 2024
3:00 PM
Northrop Auditorium

The College of Design's 2024 Commencement Ceremony is for design undergraduate and graduate students. 

An invitation with directions on how to RSVP and request tickets for the ceremony was sent directly to students' U of M email addresses on Monday, March 11.

College of Design Commencement Communications

Student and guests celebrating commencement

2024 Celebration Events

GradFest '24

Wednesday, March 20 & Thursday, March 21
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Coffman Memorial Union

GradFest is the only time graduates can get discounts on their regalia and other graduation items like diploma frames, photo packages, announcements, gifts, and more! 

RSVP to GradFest

The Send Off

Wednesday, May 1
4:30–6:30 PM
McNamara Alumni Center

Celebrate your achievements at the Send Off, a fun, festive, and FREE event hosted by the University of Minnesota Alumni Association!

Register for The Send Off

MCAE Celebration of Achievement

Wednesday, May 1
4:30–6:30 PM
McNamara Alumni Center

The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence's (MCAE) annual Celebration of Achievement is a graduation celebration that brings together undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who have been a part of the MCAE community and recognizes their accomplishments and achievements by gifting graduates an MCAE stole to wear for commemorative photos or during their formal college graduation ceremony.

Register for the Celebration of Achievement
 

Commencement FAQs

Collected below are frequently asked questions related to the College of Design's Commencement Ceremony. If you are unable to find an answer to your question in our FAQs please reach out to [email protected].

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Who will be invited to the 2024 College of Design Commencement?

  • Students who have formally declared a) a College of Design undergraduate degree b) a College of Design graduate degree c) are pursuing a second major within the College of Design AND
  • Have an Expected Graduation Term (EGT) of Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, or Fall 2024.

Note: The printed program will include all students who are invited to the ceremony, regardless of whether or not they attend.

How and when will I be invited to Commencement?

College of Design students received an invitation on Monday, March 11 via their U of M email address. Students can RSVP by filling out the embedded survey within their email invitation.

Where can I get regalia?

Regalia is not required to attend Commencement.

If you would like to order regalia, the University of Minnesota's GradFest event has discounts for graduating students. GradFest is an annual, two-day event where soon-to-be graduates can order their caps and gowns and get discounts on their orders. GradFest ‘24 will take place on Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21. For more information visit the GradFest website.

If you miss GradFest, you can get your cap and gown at the University Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union.

When will I receive my diploma?

Most students receive their diplomas two to three months after completing their degree requirements. For diplomas sent to an international address delivery may take an additional two to three months longer. Be sure to contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns about completing your degree requirements.

Where can I watch last year's Commencement?

You can watch previous College of Design Commencement Ceremonies on the College of Design YouTube page.