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Graduation and Commencement

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Commencement 2025

Commencement 2025 was held at the Bresnan Arena in the Taylor Center on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. The date of the ceremony on Thursday, May 15, 2025. At this event we recognized Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 graduates.

View the 2025 Commencement Program

View and print the 2025 Commencement Invitation to share with family and friends. Printed copies of the 2025 SCC Graduation Program will be handed out at the ceremony.

Graduation is the official confirmation of the completion of all degree, certificate, or diploma requirements, as maintained on your degree audit report, and is recorded on your official transcript, both of which are administered by the Registrar鈥檚 Office.

Commencement is a formal event held annually in May to celebrate and recognize the milestone of completing (or anticipated completion of) a program or degree for a respective group of students. Participation in commencement is encouraged but not required and does not confirm completion of degree requirements. Commencement activities are facilitated by the Commencement team led by the offices of the President and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Program Completion

Students should fill out the in the final semester of meeting requirements for a certificate, diploma or degree. Students may fill out the form online. Questions regarding the form may be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Honors Eligibility

The honors designations and respective cumulative GPA required for each are as follows:

  • Honors: 3.3-3.49
  • High Honors: 3.5-3.79
  • Highest Honors: 3.8-4.0

Your Diploma

Upon completion of all college requirements, diplomas/degrees are mailed to graduation application addresses in approximately 10-12 weeks.

Important Dates for 2026

  • Monday, March 2, 2026 - Information on ordering Cap & Gowns goes out to all graduates
  • Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Deadline to nominate a student Speaker
  • TBD - Deadline to order cap and gown
  • TBD - Deadline to apply for graduation and be included in the Spring 2026 Commencement Program
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - North Mankato Reception for Fall 2026, Spring & Summer 2026 Graduates
  • Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Faribault Reception for Fall 2026, Spring & Summer 2026 Graduates
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 - SCC Commencement Ceremony

Participation in Commencement

Students who have completed the  will receive information concerning the Commencement event as well as information on ordering their FREE cap and gown via their 色中色 email address.

Questions may be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Accessibility at Commencement

The live commencement event will include ASL interpreting and the virtual commencement will include captioning. For accessibility-related accommodations, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..