Commencement – Saturday, May 13, 2023

The Minneapolis campus will be busy and parking will be limited. Consider using public transit, ride-share, or carpooling. If parking, claim your required QR parking pass (see below). Parking is complimentary for Law School graduates, ceremony attendees, as well as faculty and staff on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Parking passes: 

Up to three (3) complimentary passes will be available per graduate. You will be able to park in any designated facility with space or you will be directed to open parking locations in the area. Law School graduates and ceremony attendees should park in Church Street Garage, Nolte Center Garage, or Washington Avenue Parking Ramp on the East Bank. This includes vehicles with a state-issued disability credential. Parking passes are good for all commencement-related events, including if used on different days. 

Print out or save the QR code on your phone and scan it at the parking equipment when payment is requested. For more information on parking, directions and how to use your pre-paid parking voucher at Northrop, visit www.northrop.umn.edu/parking-directions. 

Please anticipate roadway congestion and delays while traveling to, from, and around campus. Plan to arrive early and be prepared for exiting traffic to take time after the event. Roadway projects and other major events may impact regional traffic volumes and your travel time. 

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.

Face coverings are no longer being 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.

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

Given we host our ceremony in Northrop's spacious Carlson Family Stage, we do not set a limit on the number of guests our graduates can bring. The venue can accommodate 2,692 patrons.

If you have any guests that would like to watch remotely, we will have a video livestream going on our YouTube channel.

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 10:59 pm (CT) Sunday, March 19.

Orders placed before the above deadline will be delivered to the law school for pick up on Wednesday, April 26 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.

All orders placed by 10:59 pm (CT) Sunday, March 19 can be picked up in Auerbach Commons between 10 am and 2 pm on Wednesday, April 26.

Yes! Our 135th Commencement Ceremony will be livestreamed at z.umn.edu/lawcommencement at 9 am (CT) on Saturday, May 13, 2023. A recording will also be made available following the ceremony at law.umn.edu/commencement.

Unfortunately Northrop does not allow helium balloons at their venue since they trigger their fire alarms. Please wait to celebrate with helium balloons until you're off Northrop's premises. Thank you for your understanding!