Past events
2026 CS&E Undergraduate Student Graduation Event
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9 a.m. through Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
123 SE Harvard St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
RSVP Link
Thursday, May 14th, 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. Please see the information under "College Commencements" for more information on stage crossings.
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
2026 College of Science & Engineering Undergraduate Commencement
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 p.m. - Ceremony begins
3M Arena at Mariucci, University of Minnesota
1901 4th Street S.E., Minneapolis
Questions: [email protected]
2026 College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Commencement
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Two ceremonies (according to CLA major): 11 am and 4 pm
Questions: [email protected]
2026 CS&E Graduate Student Graduation Event
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9 a.m. through Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
123 SE Harvard St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
RSVP Link
Thursday, May 7, 9 - 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
All graduating graduate students and 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
Thursday, May 7th starting at 1 pm
3M Arena at Mariucci, University of Minnesota
1901 4th Street S.E., Minneapolis
Questions: [email protected]
Spring 2026 Data Science Poster Fair
Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 a.m. through Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
President's Room in Coffman Memorial Union
We invite you to attend the Spring 2026 Data Science Poster Fair! This year's event will be held on May 1st from 10 am -12:30 pm in the President's Room at Coffman Memorial Union.
Every year, data science M.S. students present their capstone projects during this event as a part of their degree requirements.
The poster fair is open to the public and all interested undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, staff, faculty, and industry professionals are encouraged to attend.
If you are planning to present at this semester's Poster Fair, please submit your RSVP through this form. The deadline to RSVP as a presenter is Sunday, February 22nd.
Graduate Programs Online Information Session
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 10 a.m. through Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 11 a.m.
Virtual meeting - RSVP online
During each session, the graduate staff will review:
- Requirements (general)
- Applying
- Prerequisite requirements
- What makes a strong applicant
- Funding
- Resources
- Common questions
- Questions from attendees
Students considering the following programs should attend:
- Computer Science M.S.
- Computer Science M.C.S.
- Computer Science Ph.D.
- Data Science M.S.
- Data Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Graduate Programs Online Information Session
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 10 a.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 11 a.m.
Virtual meeting - RSVP online
During each session, the graduate staff will review:
- Requirements (general)
- Applying
- Prerequisite requirements
- What makes a strong applicant
- Funding
- Resources
- Common questions
- Questions from attendees
Students considering the following programs should attend:
- Computer Science M.S.
- Computer Science M.C.S.
- Computer Science Ph.D.
- Data Science M.S.
- Data Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Graduate Programs Online Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 10 a.m. through Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 11 a.m.
Virtual meeting - RSVP online
During each session, the graduate staff will review:
- Requirements (general)
- Applying
- Prerequisite requirements
- What makes a strong applicant
- Funding
- Resources
- Common questions
- Questions from attendees
Students considering the following programs should attend:
- Computer Science M.S.
- Computer Science M.C.S.
- Computer Science Ph.D.
- Data Science M.S.
- Data Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Study Abroad Information Session for CS, DS & ITI Students
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m. through Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 4 p.m.
325 Lind Hall
Interested in studying abroad as a CS&E student?
The Learning Abroad Center is partnering with the Computer Science, Data Science, and IT Infrastructure programs to showcase learning abroad opportunities recommended for CS&E and ITI students.
Learn about both academic semester and summer opportunities in Spain, Greece, Sweden, Korea, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Ireland, the UAE and more!
This is an in-person event and free food will be provided!
2025 CS&E Undergraduate Student Graduation Event
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9 a.m. through Thursday, May 15, 2025, 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
123 SE Harvard St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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
2025 CS&E Graduate Student Graduation Event
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9 a.m. through Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
123 SE Harvard St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
RSVP Link
Thursday, May 8, 9 - 11 a.m.
University Recreation and Wellness Center - Beacon Room
All graduating students from the Computer Science, Data Science, and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology graduate programs, as well as 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
Master's and Doctoral Degree Student Commencement
Thursday, May 8 starting at 1 p.m.
3M Arena at Mariucci
Questions: [email protected]
Event website
Spring 2025 Data Science Poster Fair
Friday, April 25, 2025, 10 a.m. through Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
ABC room at the Campus Club in Coffman Memorial Union
We invite you to attend the Spring 2025 Data Science Poster Fair! This year's event will be held on April 25 from 10 am -12:30 pm in the ABC room at the Campus Club in Coffman Memorial Union.
Every year, data science M.S. students present their capstone projects during this event as a part of their degree requirements.
The poster fair is open to the public and all interested undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, staff, faculty, and industry professionals are encouraged to attend.
See the link below for details on this semester's presenters and capstone project topics.