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Senior Week

Congratulations Class of 2025! With finals done, you are ready to make your journey toward graduation. Our Senior Week tradition celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class with a series of events designed to encourage and engage you and your classmates one last time. Information on Senior Week tickets will be available early in the Spring 2025 semester and you can find the tentative schedule of events below (subject to change).

Senior Week 2025 (Monday May 12-Saturday May 17)

Monday, May 12

Last Lecture
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons

Hear from the Macalester Community about the truly incredible impact you’ve made in your time at Macalester. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni will lend their voice to the impact you’ve made, the waves you continue to make and journey you have before you. 

Senior Bingo
8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons

Stop by for your last official game of bingo at Macalester with your classmates.  Prizes for each round will be worth up to $100!

Please note: You can only win once.


Tuesday, May 13



Senior Class Social
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Bateman Plaza and Great Lawn

Join your classmates for an evening on food, music and celebration outside the Campus Center.  In the event of inclement weather, this event move indoors to the Campus Center.


Wednesday, May 14

Last Supper
Co-Hosted by Bon Appetit
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Cafe Mac, Campus Center

Enjoy a final meal in Cafe Mac with selected favorites from your time at Macalester!

Senior Class Gala
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Location TBD


Thursday, May 15

Commencement Rehearsal & Class Photo
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Leonard Center Field House (Rehearsal) and Gym (Photo)


Friday, May 16

Zero Waste Picnic (free)
11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.;  Cafe Mac, Campus Center


Saturday, May 17

Commencement Ceremony
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Macalester Stadium (Rainsite Leonard Center Field House)

Rental Robe Return
Following Commencement Ceremony; Leonard Center Portico (Scottie’s in Leonard Center if indoors)

Robes MUST be checked in by graduate in order to confirm return.  There is no drop box and graduates must get their named marked off to confirm robe return.  Thank you!

Questions about Senior Week? Contact Andy Williams at [email protected].