Commencement

Commencement FAQs

• When is Commencement?

  Saturday, May 17, 2025

  Ceremony times: TBA

• If I graduate in December, how will I learn details about Commencement?

  Continue to check your Hamline email after you graduate, as that is the official way the university communicates with you about event details. Emails will come from commencement@hamline.edu.

  Sometimes recent grads overlook the annual password reset requirement. This blocks access to their Hamline email, and communications are missed. To avoid this happening, periodically check your Hamline email and reset your password before the deadline. If you need assistance reactivating your account, contact csd@hamline.edu.

• What is Grad Fair?

  Grad Fair is an event that celebrates and prepares undergraduate students for, well, graduating!

  At Grad Fair you'll be able to: 

  • Purchase your cap and gown
  • Record your name pronunciation for the ceremony readers
  • Verify you have what you need to graduate with the Registrar Office
  • And much more!
• What paperwork do I need to graduate?

  Undergraduate students: If you have not already, apply for degree completion in Workday. This is a critical step to graduate; it will ensure your name is in the program and register you to receive emails about Grad Fair and Commencement.

  Graduate students: Please submit your intent to graduate form. This is a critical step to graduate; it will ensure your name is in the program and register you to receive emails about Commencement. Contact your graduate advisor if you have questions regarding the intent to graduate form.

• Do I have to RSVP for Commencement?

  Yes. More information about how to RSVP will be added here when it's available.

• How do I know if I'm graduating with Latin Honors?

  Latin Honors status is calculated after J-term. Contact the Registrar at registrar@hamline.edu to determine if you are qualified to graduate with Latin Honors at that time. Those who qualify will be given a gold tassel for their mortarboard on Commencement day.

• When will I receive my diploma?

  Diplomas are ordered once degree requirements have been verified for all graduating students. This is typically two weeks after the final grading deadline for each term. Once diplomas have been ordered, it takes approximately four to six weeks for them to arrive. Please email registrar@hamline.edu with any questions.