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Our Big Idea Is You

Minnesota State Mankato is an inspiring, supportive community that engages and empowers students with high-impact educational experiences and real-world opportunities that lead to success. When it comes to bringing real change to the world, our big idea is you.

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“Minnesota State Mankato supplies its students with countless valuable opportunities—whether it be starting a business with your Integrated Business Experience classmates in a low-risk environment, leading 30-40 new students as a Community Advisor during their transition to college, or joining a club or organization that presents critical values, beliefs, and support.”

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2024 Graduation Celebrations

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Congratulations on your achievements, Class of 2024! Be sure to share your commencement photos on Instagram using #MavGrad or #MavGrad2024!

University Honors and Distinctions

Explanation of University honors and distinctions recognized by the wearing of medals, cords or sashes.

University Honors and Distinctions

Graduation Services

Looking for the commencement schedule or other general graduation information? Visit the Graduation Services website for location, date, and time. You can also learn how order gradution announcements, a class ring, photographs and other gifts.

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Symbolism and Tradition

There are many things traditional to our graduation ceremony, including the mace, the cap and gown and more. Learn about Minnesota State University, Mankato's commencement traditions.

Symbolism and Tradition

Welcome to the Alumni Association

Congratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 126,000 alumni.

Our mission is to engage alumni, friends, and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!

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University Honors and Distinctions

Explanation of University honors and distinctions recognized by the wearing of medals, cords or sashes.

Program Honors and Distinctions

Academic program honors and distinctions are listed on this website. Graduates may receive various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular nonacademic campus group or organization.

Symbolism and Tradition

Learn about Minnesota State University, Mankato's commencement traditions.