Commencement – Saturday, May 14, 2022

Event Livestream

Minnesota Law’s Class of 2022 commencement ceremony will be livestreamed for any guests unable to attend this year’s program in person. Tune in beginning at 10 a.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The program will run approximately two hours long.

Commencement Program

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+COVID-19 Response

The University of Minnesota continues it’s measures to keep its students, faculty and staff safe while the state of Minnesota continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of March 21, 2022, face coverings will no longer be required of event patrons when attending university events. As a University community, we will continue to respect and honor the choices of all individuals who feel more comfortable wearing a mask.

Masks will continue to be required in classroom and instructional settings, clinical settings, and on transit as specified by the federal guidelines. Minnesota Law will continue to follow current University of Minnesota, MN Department of Health, and CDC guidelines for in-person events and will inform all registered attendees if event plans change.

Visit Safe Campus COVID-19 Response for updated information as it pertains to the coronavirus pandemic.

+How many guests can I bring?

+How do I order my regalia?

Order your regalia rental through Herff Jones for this year's Commencement Ceremony. To guarantee your regalia arrives on time to celebrate in May, please place your orders no later than Tuesday, March 22.

Orders placed before the above deadline will be delivered to the law school for pick up on Wednesday, April 27 in Auerbach Commons. Additional communications will be sent about this process leading up to April.

Please note, this is rental regalia. You must return the gown and hood immediately following the ceremony. Late orders will be assessed a late fee and will be picked up at graduation. Sizes may be limited for all late orders.

+When do I pick up my regalia?

Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony Details

Date	Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10 am to 12 pm (CDT) In-Person* *Plans for Commencement remain subject to change based on developments locally, statewide, and nationally, in addition to our university policy.
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 Time	The ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and lasts approximately two hours. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and graduates are asked to arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Reception	Following the ceremony, there will be a light reception in the Northrop Atrium until 1:00 p.m.
Speaker	Hon. John R. Tunheim, chief judge of U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Order of Exercises	Prelude and Processional Welcome Stanley V. Kinyon Teaching Awards Presentation of the Class of 2022 Student Awards and Class Gift William B. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service Minnesota Law Equity & Diversity Awards MS Patent Law Class Graduation Address LL.M. Class Graduation Address J.D. Class Graduation Address Commencement Address Presentation of the Class of 2022 Hail! Minnesota Recessional On Friday, May 13, Dean Garry W. Jenkins invites the University of Minnesota Law School Class of 2022 and their guests to a graduate reception on the Plaza level of Mondale Hall from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Graduates are requested to RSVP online for their guests.

Prof. Perry Moriearty, Dean Garry Jenkins, and Prof. Fionnuala Ni Aolain

Questions

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