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Winona Commencement 2025
Undergraduate Commencement 2025
Tickets will not be required for the commencement ceremony. The gymnasium will accommodate the vast majority of the anticipated guests. Other venues for seating include the Gymnasium Lobby and the Performance Center where guests can watch the ceremony via livestream. Those not on campus may watch via livestream from other locations as well. Please see below for the link.
Priority seating for guests with disabilities is available. While space is limited, we can accommodate one additional person to be seated with a guest in this section. Seating in this section may be reserved by emailing vpacademics@smumn.edu or by calling 507-457-6622.
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Parking
Please note that there will be parking attendants on campus that will guide you where to park as you arrive. There are shuttles available as well from those parking locations to the Toner Gymnasium or Page Theatre for those that need it. On arrival to campus you can enter from either direction but please note when exiting the campus you will only be able to turn right onto Highway 14 due to the amount of traffic exiting the campus at that time.
Overflow and Air-Conditioned Commencement Viewing
The Toner Gymnasium is not air-conditioned. For overflow viewing or for those that require air conditioning commencement will be streamed in the Page Theatre.
Hotel Accommodations and Dining Options
The Winona area offers a wide variety of accommodations and dining options. More information is available at this link. You are strongly advised to make hotel reservations as early as possible as they fill up quickly.Details
Winona Campus | May 3, 2025
Baccalaureate Mass 8:30 a.m. | St. Thomas More Chapel
Commencement Convocation 11:00 a.m. | Toner Center Gymnasium
Reception to follow
| Activity | Location | Date | Start Time | End Time |
| Baccalaureate Mass with Bishop Robert Barron | St. Thomas More Chapel | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM | Approximately 9:30 AM |
| Doors Open for Seating | Gymnasium | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM | |
| Commencement Convocation | Gymnasium | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Approximately 12:30 PM |
| Reception | Plaza (Inclement weather: Gostomski Fieldhouse) | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Following Commencement |
Photography
Photography information coming soon!
Flowers
Saint Mary’s partners with The Commencement Group for flowers for the graduates. They are available for purchase on commencement day. Flowers can also be pre-ordered for pick up that day at the link below.
Commencement Program (PDF)
Coming soon!