Commencement – Saturday, May 17, 2025

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Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony Details

DateSaturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm (CT) 
Location 

Northrop (located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus)
84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Parking and Directions 

Campus Map

Start TimeThe ceremony begins promptly at 10 am (CT) and lasts approximately two hours. Doors open at 9 am (CT) and graduates are asked to arrive by 8:30 am (CT). The graduate's processional will begin promptly at 9:50 am (CT). The ceremony will be livestreamed at z.umn.edu/lawcommencement.
ReceptionOn Friday, May 16, Dean William McGeveran invites the University of Minnesota Law School Class of 2025 and their guests to a graduate reception on the Plaza level of Mondale Hall from 3 to 5 pm (CT). Graduates are requested to RSVP online for their guests (registration link provided late spring). 
SpeakerTBA
Order of Exercises
  • Prelude and Processional
  • Welcome
  • Stanley V. Kinyon Teaching Awards
  • Presentation of the Class of 2025 Student Awards and Class Gift
  • William B. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service
  • Minnesota Law Equity & Diversity Awards
  • LL.M. Class Graduation Address
  • J.D. Class Graduation Address
  • Commencement Address
  • Presentation of the Class of 2025
  • Hail! Minnesota
  • Recessional

 

 

 


Questions

Please contact the Law School Event Manager with any questions regarding the Commencement ceremony at lawevent@umn.edu.