91³Ô¹ÏÍø Commencement Ceremonies 2025
Central Lakes College commencement ceremonies are held once each year in May. Graduates who complete their final program in the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 term are invited to attend the May 2025 ceremony. Participation is voluntary.
Guests (maximum of four guests per graduate)
Tickets are not required for the ceremonies.ÌýGraduates are asked to limit their in-person guests to four people, because the ceremonies will fill to capacity. The ceremonies will be broadcast live for remote viewing.Ìý
Note: Because of the Brainerd Campus Renovation Project, guests are asked to park in the North, South and West paring lots. Guests may use doors 4, 24 and 26 for entrance to the building. Graduates may park in the campus East lot and use door 11.Ìý
Brainerd Campus Renovation Project
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You may still pick up your cap, gown and tassel betweenÌýWednesday, April 30 and Friday, May 2.
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Stop by theÌý
Brainerd Campus Welcome Center (inside of door 4)
or
Staples Campus Main Office
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Please make sure that you have applied to graduate before coming to pick up your gown, cap and tassel.
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For more information onÌýcommencement, and a link for students to use to apply toÌýgraduate, please visitÌý/registration/graduation/
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Updated: April 23, 2025
Staples Campus – Practical Nursing Pinning/Commencement
Wednesday, May 14 at 2:00
Practical Nursing Diploma
Staples Campus – Career & Technical Programs
Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00pm
Advanced Farm Business Management CertificateÌý
Agricultural Crop Production and Management
Agricultural Commodities Marketing CertificateÌý
Agricultural Science A.S. DegreeÌý
Applications in Farm Business Management CertificateÌý
CNC Technologies Diploma/A.A.S. Degree Ìý
Current Issues in Farm Business Management CertificateÌý
Diesel Equipment Technician Diploma/A.A.S. Degree Ìý
Essentials of Farm Business Management CertificateÌý
Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance DiplomaÌý
Machine Operations DiplomaÌý
Meat Cutting & Butchery Diploma
Mechatronics DiplomaÌý
Robotic Human Machine Interface Adv. CertificateÌý
Robotic Manufacturing CertificateÌý
Robotic Offline Programming Advanced CertificateÌý
Robotic Vision Advanced CertificateÌý
Robotic Welding Advanced CertificateÌý
Robotic Welding CertificateÌý
Robotics/Automated Systems Technology Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Specialty Crops Management Diploma
Brainerd Campus –ÌýCareer & Technical Programs
Thursday, May 15 at 5:00pm
Accountant Diploma/A.A.S. Degree
Animal Science Core Concepts Certificate
Automotive Technology Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Bookkeeping CertificateÌý
Business Assistant CertificateÌý
Entrepreneurship CertificateÌý
Business Management A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Business Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Computer IT Security and Networking Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Computer CompTIA Certificate
Computer Microsoft Office Professional CertificateÌý
Conservation Officer Preparation A.A.S. Degree
Criminal Justice A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Criminal Justice Certificate (Advanced)
Dental Assisting Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Early Childhood Ed. Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Early Childhood Education Certificate/Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Emergency Medical Response Technician CertificateÌý
Entrepreneurship CertificateÌý
Graphic Design Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Graphic Design Media Technologies DiplomaÌý
Healthcare Accounting A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Healthcare Administrative Specialist Certificate/Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Horticulture A.A.S. Degree
Human Services A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Human Services Technician DiplomaÌý
Individualized Studies A.A.S. Degree/Diploma
Management DiplomaÌý
Marine and Powersports Diploma
MN Peace Officer Skills CertificateÌý
Natural Resources Conservation Certificate
Natural Resources Technology A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Nursing Assistant
Occupational Skills DiplomaÌý
Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Sustainable Greenhouse Production DiplomaÌý
Sustainable Landscaping DiplomaÌý
Sustainable Local Food CertificateÌý
Welding and Fabrication Diploma/A.A.S. DegreeÌý
Wildlife Tourism CertificateÌý
Brainerd Campus – Nursing Pinning/Commencement
Friday, May 16 at 2:00pm
Nursing A.S. Degree (Advanced Standing)
Nursing A.S. Degree (Traditional)
Brainerd Campus – Liberal Arts & Sciences
Friday, May 16 at 5:00pm
A.A. Degree (Transfer/General Education)
Art Transfer Pathway A.F.A. DegreeÌý
Athletic Coaching Certificate
Biology Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Chemistry Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Communication Studies Transfer Pathway A.A. Degree
Deaf Studies CertificateÌý
Economics Transfer Pathway A.A. DegreeÌý
English Transfer Pathway A.A. Degree
Environmental Studies CertificateÌý
Exercise Science Transfer Pathway A.S. DegreeÌý
Global Studies CertificateÌý
Health Sciences Broad Field A.S. DegreeÌý
History Transfer Pathway A.A. DegreeÌý
Honors Certificate
Jazz Studies Certificate
Latin American Studies CertificateÌý
Music A.F.A Degree
Music Performance Certificate
Music Technology A.F.A Degree/Certificate
Political Science Transfer Pathway A.A. Degree
Psychology Transfer Pathway A.A. DegreeÌý
Sociology Transfer Pathway A.A. DegreeÌý
Spanish Transfer Pathway A.A. DegreeÌý
Women’s Studies Certificate
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Question 1: Will my guests need tickets to the graduation ceremony?
Tickets are not required for the commencement ceremonies.Ìý
Question 2: How many guests are allowed per graduate?
Graduates are asked to limit their in-person guests to four people, because the ceremonies will fill to capacity.Ìý
Question 3: Maximum guests?
Maximum of four (4) guests per graduate
Question 4: What if guests need accessible seating?
Guests who require accessible seating should contact the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Accessibility Services at 218-855-8175 at least 48 hours in advance of the event.
Question 5: Are there assigned seats for guests?
No. All seating is general admission (first-come, first-served), and specific seats and/or consecutive seats are not guaranteed. If our facility reaches capacity, guests will be redirected to overflow viewing areas.Ìý
Question 10: Will 91³Ô¹ÏÍø commencement events be streamed live?
Yes, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø commencement ceremonies will also be streamed live on
Video – Live Streaming
Photography
Central Lakes College is planning to provide professional photos of each graduate during the ceremony. These high-quality photos will be available to download for free the morning following the ceremony.ÌýPlease check your 91³Ô¹ÏÍø email account for link and password to access your photos.
Other photo options
There will be several photo opportunities before and after the ceremony. Graduates can take photos at one of several photo stations/photo backgrounds throughout the campus or outside.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø reserves the right to make changes in the commencement plans. Please check this webpage for further updates.
All students planning to graduate in academic year 2024-25 must complete an application to graduate.
Grad Wrap 2025
Brainerd Campus
Monday, April 21
(cafeteria)
11 am to 1 pm
Brainerd Campus
Tuesday, April 22
(cafeteria)
11 am to 1 pm
Staples Campus
Wednesday, April 23
(cafeteria)
11:30 am to 1 pm
Students who want their names included in the official 2025 91³Ô¹ÏÍø commencement program must have submitted their Application for Graduation form by no later than Friday, March 31 at 4 pm.
For more information onÌýcommencement, and a link for students to use to apply toÌýgraduate, please visitÌý/registration/graduation/
Your graduation experience will be rewarding. Complete your 91³Ô¹ÏÍø experience with Grad Wrap — the one-stop-shop to prepare for graduation. Pick up cap and gown, learn about loan exit plans, check graduation status, receive placement survey information, join the Alumni Association, and more!
FREE EVENT!
No sign-up required!