2025 Graduation Checklist
Before Commencement
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March 3, 2025 – Register to participate and claim/request tickets for your guests On January 31 eligible seniors received a link to register to participate in the May ceremony and to claim tickets. This registration link will close at 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2025.
Seniors will have the option to:
- Claim up to 5 Fieldhouse tickets for guests.
- Request up to 8 additional Fieldhouse tickets. Any tickets that are not claimed by March 3 will be distributed by lottery and students will be notified of their lottery status on March 4, 2025.
- Claim up to 15 additional tickets for on-campus viewing of the ceremony. Although the Fieldhouse has a capacity limit, we welcome guests to participate in the celebratory events of commencement day and to view the ceremony via live stream in the Kagin Ballroom.
If you do not intend to participate in the May ceremony you may indicate that at the bottom of the registration form.
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April 2, 2025 – Order commencement regalia Visit the Herff Jones website to rent your cap and gown before 10:59 p.m. on April 2, 2025.
- The $49 rental fee includes a black gown, black cap, and blue & orange tassel. The robe must be returned, but the cap and tassel are yours to keep.
- Pay by credit card or PayPal when you place your order.
- Your regalia will be delivered to the Highlander. Pick up dates and times will be announced closer to the event date.
If the cost of renting a cap and gown is a prohibitive factor for you, please email [email protected] and the Dean of Students staff will work with you.
Caps and gowns are not required to participate in the commencement ceremony.
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Early April – NameCoach pronunciation email You will receive an email from NameCoach. Be sure to read/review the information and record your name by the deadline.
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April 14, 2025 – Check your student account status on 1600grand Check your student account status on 1600grand to confirm you are eligible to receive your diploma.Contact Student Accounts with questions at [email protected]. -
April 24, 2025 – Let Disability Resources know if you or your guests have accessibility needs 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 [email protected].
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May 1, 2025 – Double check 1600grand 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 [email protected] with outstanding balance questions.
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Early May, 2025 – Graduating Senior Survey 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 [email protected] with any questions.