Information for Faculty and Staff
Academic Attire/Regalia
Wearing regalia for the Commencement ceremony is strongly encouraged. The Provost’s Office has a number of regalia sets with Macalester hoods available to check out for commencement. We have a variety of sizes and quantities based on previous demand and continue to add additional sets in the more popular sizes.
- PICKUP Regalia in Weyerhaeuser 215 during the following times: Monday to Wednesday, May 12-14, from 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm.
- RETURN Regalia to Weyerhaeuser 215 during the following times: Tuesday to Thursday, May 20-22, from 9am-11am or 2pm-4pm.
Please email provost@macalester.edu with questions about academic regalia.
Commencement Line-up and Procession
- Faculty should gather in the north-east area of the gym- NOTE CHANGE from previous years. The relocation allows the hallway by the Hall of Fame room to remain unobstructed for those using the south door entrance for accessible parking.
- Faculty will line-up for the procession at 10:15 a.m.
- Once on the 2nd floor atrium, we will form two lines to allow students to walk past and enter the field house.
Volunteer for Commencement 2025!
Every year we rely on faculty and staff to help us make Commencement a success for our graduating seniors and their families.
You can view all volunteer roles/times in the Senior Week & Commencement 2025 Sign-Up Genius form. Shifts are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteer roles supporting the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 will receive a ticket to attend the program.
If you have any questions, contact csle@macalester.edu.