Commencement
Class of 2020 and Class of 2021
Class of 2020 - Commencement Update
The Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony is today (Sunday, May 16) at 2 p.m. The Ceremony will be outside on Hollingsworth Field. Graduates may bring four (4) guests.
COVID Safety Tips and Details
- Masks are required while on campus.
- Graduates will receive a Gustavus mask designed by a 2021 art major they may choose to wear.
- Keep 6 feet of physical distance as much as possible.
- If you are not fully vaccinated, take a COVID test before and after your trip to campus.
Guest Information
- If the weather forecast changes to a higher chance of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside and no guests will be allowed to attend.
- Each Class of 2020 graduate now may bring four (4) guests.
- Graduates may share their unneeded tickets with those who would like more.
- Each ceremony will be livestreamed and immediately archived. Access the livestream from a video link that will be posted to this page.
- All guests are required to wear a face covering at all times on campus.
- All parking lots are open for parking for graduates and guests.
- No guests will be allowed on the football field (only in the stadium).
- The stadium gates will open two (2) hours before the start of the ceremony.
- Seating will be marked in the bleachers to be in groups of two (2), six feet from others in the row with three (3) between rows.
- Limited seating is available for those unable to climb stairs. Please call the Marketing Office at 507-933-7520 to request accessible seating.
- Guests may bring a blanket or chair to sit along the berm.
- Food for purchase will not be available for guests. Therefore, guests may bring food into the stadium if they wish.
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Commencement 2021 Printed Program PDF Print
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Commencement for the Class of 2020
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 2 p.m., the Class of 2020 will be honored with an in-person graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be broadcast live and viewed on this page.
- A decision about location will be announced on this website by 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 16 based on the weather forecast.
- Overnight housing on campus is not available.
- Class of 2020 members should bring their cap and gown. If they did not receive one, contact the Book Mark.
| Time | Activity |
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| 8 a.m. |
Football Stadium Opens for Guests Guests may come in, select their seats, leave something to mark their place, and return closer to the ceremony. |
| 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | The Book Mark is open |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Gustie Favorites Adventure Game - Class of 2020 Grads Only Create a small group to traverse campus, re-living Gustie pastimes and traditions using the Goosechase Scavenger Hunt app. Start and stop whenever you wish and go at your own pace. It’s only a competition if you want to make it one. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers! |
| 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Pick-up Guest Tickets |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch - Class of 2020 Grads Only Evelyn Young Dining Room (no cost) |
| 12 p.m. |
Football Stadium Opens for Guests |
| 1:30 p.m. | Class of 2020 Required Arrival Time Report to Hollingsworth Field to get in place for the ceremony.
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| 2 p.m. |
Commencement Ceremony |
Class of 2020 Register to Attend
All 2020 graduates who plan to attend are required to register. Graduates who have not registered, should call the Marketing Office at 507-933-7520.
If you are planning ahead, future Commencements will take place:
- Class of 2020 - Sunday, May 16, 2021
- Class of 2021 - Thursday, May 13, 2021
- May 21, 2022
- May 27, 2023
- May 25, 2024
- May 24, 2025