Illumination Social Buntrock Commons, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Illumination Social will be held throughout Buntrock Commons for graduating seniors and their guests. This dinner reception showcases some of St. Olaf’s most requested menu items. Come when you can, leave when you must.  There is no charge for graduating seniors. Attire for this event is […]

Skoglund Auditorium, 9:00 a.m. Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The […]

Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Enjoy brunch with family, friends, and students. Tickets may be purchased through the online registration process. There is no charge for graduating seniors or current students with an active meal plan. If your current student (non-senior) is planning to attend this brunch and is not under […]

Locations across campus, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Graduating seniors, family members and guests are invited to meet and celebrate with faculty and staff across campus. Please visit our Commencement Website for a list of Reception locations.

Campus Green (outdoor) or Skoglund (indoor), 1 p.m. Commencement is scheduled to be outdoors on the Campus Green between Mellby and Tomson halls; no tickets are required for general seating in this location. In the event of severe weather or major safety hazards, Commencement will be held in Skoglund Center Auditorium, and tickets will be […]