Graduation is the completion of all degree requirements as recorded on your official transcript from the University. Commencement is the event that celebrates this accomplishment. Commencement is not required for graduation and participating in the event does not imply that you have officially graduated.

Learn more about graduation requirements.

Commencement regalia for students can be purchased through the University of Minnesota Bookstores either in-person or online.

• Purchase your Bachelor’s Cap and Gown
  • BA students order a salmon (pink) tassel.
• Purchase your Master’s Cap and Gown
  • MPH students order a salmon (pink) hood and a salmon (pink) tassel
  • MHA students order a salmon (pink) hood and a black tassel
  • MS Students order a yellow hood and a black tassel
• Purchase your Doctorate Cap and Gown
  • PhD students order a dark blue hood and a black tassel

Stoles:

• Stoles are optional additions to graduation regalia used to symbolize achievement, school pride, membership, greek affiliations, clubs,  military service, and more.

Cords:

• Cords are optional additions to graduation regalia typically awarded to members of honor societies or for various academic and non-academic achievements.

Yes, the event will be livestreamed online.

SPH programs have the options for hosting their own receptions. Information will be made available as those plans are confirmed.

Yes. Our commencement venue Northrop does not allow items such as confetti, signs, or banners that obstruct views, or noise-making devices such as air horns. We understand and share in your excitement, and encourage you to celebrate your graduate in a way that does not disrupt the ceremony.