2025 CS&E Undergraduate Student Graduation Event
RSVP Link
Thursday, May 15th, 9 - 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
Graduating undergraduate students and some of their families and friends are invited to join the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in celebrating their accomplishments. This is a casual event to mingle with other graduates, take photos, and listen to speakers. There will be light snacks and beverages at the event. This does not include a ceremony where names will be read and a stage crossing takes place.
Caps and gowns are optional. We recommend dressing nicely if you plan on attending without a cap and gown.
Parking options - UMN Parking website
- Washington Avenue Parking Ramp
- University Avenue Parking Ramp
- Oak Street Ramp
- Maroon lot in the TCF Bank Stadium
College/University Commencement
2025 College of Science & Engineering Undergraduate Commencement
Thursday, May 15, 2025
3M Arena at Mariucci
Noon - Doors open to graduates and guests
1 p.m. - Ceremony begins
Ceremony will also be streamed live.
Formal Invitation (pdf)
Questions: [email protected]
Event website
2025 College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 2025
3M Arena at Mariucci
Two ceremonies (according to CLA major): 11 am and 4 pm. Details will be released early in the Spring 2024 semester (check the CLA event page below for updates).
Questions: [email protected]
Event website
CLA Commencement FAQ Page
Student Speakers
Nhi Dang
Nhi is an international student from Vietnam majoring in computer science. She is a Global Gopher Student Leader and a CSE Alumni Board Student Rep. Passionate about teaching, she is in her 8th semester as a CS&E teaching assistant, and also established and runs the CSCI Tutor Room. In recognition of her contributions, she received the 2023 CSE DEI Leadership Showcase Award. After graduation, Nhi will pursue applied mathematics research at MIT.
Prashant Reddy Pilla
Published pre-print author on forecasting the S&P 500 with LSTM neural networks, Outreach Coordinator for the UMN Blockchain Club, Student Ambassador for both the College of Liberal Arts (previously) and College of Science & Engineering(current). As one of the youngest internationally certified yoga instructors at age 17, I blend a passion for decentralised finance (DeFi) innovation with mindfulness practices, championing both technological advancement and holistic well-being in every endeavor.