CommencementClass of 2025
The Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony is Sunday, May 4 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Lund Center Arena.
Commencement Schedule
Schedule
View the complete schedule for Commencement weekend.
Commencement Tickets
Each graduate will receive five (5) guest tickets for Lund Arena.
Unlimited overflow seating is available in Lund Forum (basketball). No ticket is needed for overflow seating.
Tickets will be given to graduates at the rehearsal.
Meal Tickets
Order tickets for Baccalaureate and the Commencement Buffet. Buffet tickets are $20 each for adults ages 13 and older and $9 for children ages 4 to 12. Graduates need a ticket. The buffet will be served from 10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room in the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center.
Commencement Day Details
Honors and Awards Ceremony
A program recognizing seniors receiving national and college-wide awards from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. in Lund Arena. Learn more about the ceremony.
Baccalaureate Service
The Baccalaureate Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. in Christ Chapel. This worship service is open to all faith traditions and a time for graduates and their families and guests to savor the significance of this moment and to reflect and celebrate their Gustavus experiences. No ticket needed.
Commencement Ceremony
Learn more about the details of the Commencement ceremony such as the location, ceremony length, parking, and photos and video of the ceremony.
PDF of the Printed Program for Commencement
Information for Graduating Seniors
Information For Graduating Seniors
Find out more about graduation cords and caps and gowns.
Gifts and Graduation Essentials are available for purchase through the Book Mark, the college bookstore.
Contact Us
Contact the Office of Marketing and Communication with any questions.
Email at Commencement@gustavus.edu
Phone at 507-933-7520
Future Commencement Dates
- Commencement 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Commencement 2027 - Sunday, May 2, 2027
Accessibility Requests
The main floor of Lund Arena is all accessiblity seating as there are no stairs. Those in wheelchairs should be placed on the outside of a row along the wall. There is an elevator to the upper level seating where the left (South) side has two wheelchair seating areas. The overflow in Lund Forum is all accessible on the main floor.