Be a Part of the Celebration!
Watch the system-wide virtual commencement ceremony that took place at 11:00 a.m. on May 16, 2020.
Then check out our amazing graduates, including a video from our student commencement speaker, in our very own CCAPS ceremony.
Read the CCAPS Commencement program to see a full list of graduates. You can also download a printable version.
A Message from Dean Bob Stine
Eligibility
Students in the following CCAPS Graduate Programs are eligible to participate in spring 2020 commencement if they will complete their program fall 2019 or intend to graduate by August 31, 2020:
- Master of Biological Sciences
- Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling
- Master of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Leadership
- Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture
- Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health
Students in the following CCAPS Undergraduate Programs are eligible to participate in commencement 2020 if they applied to be granted a degree in fall 2019, spring 2020, or summer 2020:
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Construction Management, Health Services Management, Information Technology Infrastructure, Manufacturing Operations Management
- Health and Wellbeing Sciences (BS)
- Inter-College Program (BA, BS)
- Multidisciplinary Studies (BA, BS)
Reminders for Graduates
Graduate Students
Graduation Clearance Process
Graduate students who intend to graduate by August 31, 2020, must be cleared by their programs. Contact your program office if you need assistance with degree completion forms.
Graduation Notification
If you plan to complete your program by August 31, 2020, and wish to participate in the ceremony, please notify your program as soon as possible.
Cap and Gown
You can order your cap, gown, and tassel through the University of Minnesota Bookstores.
Undergraduate Students
Graduation Review and Preparation
- Print an APAS report and schedule a graduation review advising appointment
- Review the Undergraduate Student Graduation Checklist
Graduation Clearance Process
At the end of the semester in which you have applied to graduate, your file is reviewed for all requirements. If all requirements are successfully completed, CCAPS staff will "clear" you to graduate. The Office of the Registrar will then post the degree to your transcript. If any requirements are missing, your graduation is postponed and you will be notified by CCAPS of the missing requirements.
Graduation with Distinction
To graduate with distinction, students must have completed 60 or more semester credits at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75–3.89 is required for graduation "with distinction." A cumulative GPA of 3.90–4.00 is required for graduation "with high distinction." This award is based solely on a student's cumulative GPA, and no application is required.
Graduation with Latin Honors
Students must be enrolled in and complete the University Honors Program to graduate with Latin Honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude). Students may obtain a degree with both Latin Honors and “with distinction.”
Cap and Gown
You can order your cap, gown, and tassel through the University of Minnesota Bookstores.
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