Commencement is a time of celebration at Hamline University. It is the culmination of our students' experience here and of their extraordinary efforts in the pursuit of knowledge. It is our opportunity to recognize them for their years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, as well as the families, friends, faculty, and staff who have supported and encouraged them to achieve their goals.

We hope you will join us at Hamline to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please take some time to review the important information on this web site - it will answer many of the questions you have surrounding the Commencement ceremonies, traditions, and expectations.

I look forward to sharing with you a memorable and meaningful Commencement weekend.

Sincerely,

Linda N. Hanson, EdD
President

Commencement Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 21

Baccalaureate
4:30 p.m.
Hamline United Methodist Church

Saturday, May 22

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
9:30 a.m.
Old Main Mall
Alternate Ceremony site: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, downtown St. Paul

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
1:30 p.m.
Old Main Mall
Alternate Ceremony site: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, downtown St. Paul

School of Law Ceremony
5 p.m.
Old Main Mall
Alternate Ceremony site: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, downtown St. Paul