2025 Graduation Checklist
Checklist for Seniors
This checklist will continue to be updated in the weeks leading up to Senior Week and Commencement Day. Please check back often for more important information. Some dates are subject to change.
Before Commencement
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The registration and ticket request form for the 2025 ceremony has closed.
Email commencement@macalester.edu if you have questions about your registration or ticket status.
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Regalia Has Arrived at the Highlander
All graduating students who placed an order for regalia, you may now head to the Highlander to pick up your order.
All graduating students who may have missed the regalia deadline, you may also come to the Highlander to rent/buy your regalia in store.
Store hours:
- 5/5-5/10: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 5/12-5/17: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Caps and gowns are not required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
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You will receive an email from NameCoach. Be sure to read/review the information and record your name by the deadline.
- Check your student account status on 1600grand to confirm you are eligible to receive your diploma.Contact Student Accounts with questions at studentaccts@macalester.edu.
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Macalester College strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.
We will provide accessible seating for access for individuals with disabilities with specific accommodation needs. To prioritize this seating, there is a limit of two (2) tickets for this area: one for the individual requesting seating and one for a companion to accompany that individual. These two (2) tickets/seats do count toward the graduating senior’s ticket limit.
Sign language interpreters and Captioning will be provided during the Commencement Ceremony.
To request a disability related accommodation or inquire about accessibility please complete this form by April 24, 2025. Once we receive your completed form, you will receive additional information about parking, your assigned seating area and other event information.
Questions? Email disabilityresources@macalester.edu.
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Double-check your student account status on 1600grand for diploma holds to confirm you are eligible to receive your diploma.
Contact the Student Loan Office if you have incomplete loan responsibilities.
Contact Student Accounts at studentaccts@macalester.edu with outstanding balance questions.
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Check your email for a link to the annual Graduating Senior Survey, which takes 5-7 minutes to complete. The survey enables Career Exploration to better understand your immediate post-graduation plans and to know how to best support those who are still working on their plans.
Please email careerexploration@macalester.edu with any questions.