Worthington
Friday, May 15, 2026
Minnesota West Center for Health and Wellness Gymnasium
CEREMONY & Reception
1:00 pm - Peace Officer Skills Certificate Ceremony
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- Located in the Minnesota West Center for Health and Wellness Gymnasium
- Reception will be after the ceremony in Room 302 (across from the gym)
- Located in the
3:00 pm - Nursing Pinning Ceremony
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- Located in the Minnesota West Center for Health and Wellness Gymnasium
- Located in the
4:30 pm - Refreshments for the graduates
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- Located in the Student Commons (Main Building)
Commencement
- 5:30 pm - Pick up name card & line up alphabetically by program
- Located in the Student Services Area (Main Building)
- 6:00 pm - Graduation ceremony
- Located in the Minnesota West Center for Health and Wellness Gymnasium
- Located in the
CAP/GOWN/TASSEL
Your cap, gown, tassel, and any honors cords or PTK stole (if applicable) will be available for pick-up starting on April 20 (Monday-Thursday, 8 am-4 pm) in the Student Services Office, AFTER you have submitted the following information:
- Submit the Application for Graduation Form
- Complete the Job Placement Form
- Complete Loan Exit Counseling (if necessary)
Gowns will be returned to Minnesota West at the end of the commencement ceremony – you may keep the cap, tassel, and cords.
How to Wear Your Graduation Cap and Tassel
Caps, tassels and high honors, honor and veteran’s cords are yours to keep. Gowns are provided at no cost (along with Phi Theta Kappa stole) and must be returned to Student Services immediately after the graduation ceremony.
- Cap: Position the cap so that one of its points is centered in the front, creating a diamond shape when viewed from above. Adjust it snugly on your head so the top lies flat against your scalp, not tilted upward or perched lightly on your hair.
- Tassel: Begin with the tassel hanging on the right side of your face. After receiving your diploma and being announced as the graduating class, move the tassel to the left side. Keep it there until you remove your cap following the ceremony.
Student Information
Please be at the Student Services area in the Main Building a half-hour before the start time, dressed in your cap and gown. We will all line up to walk into the commencement together.
Questions? Contact Faith Drent or Marina Guzman
Location
Minnesota West – Worthington Campus
1450 College Way
Worthington, MN 56187