Commencement will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025
We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates with an in-person Commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 14 at the Runestone Community Center! The ceremony will begin at 1:00 pm and will honor graduates of Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025.
Accessible parking will be available. Golf carts will be available to shuttle guests from general parking to the ceremony.
This event will be livestreamed for those who are not able to attend in person.
GRADUATES: Doors will open at 11:00 am and all grads should plan to arrive no later than 12:00 pm. No tickets or reservations required.
Graduation/Recognition Events
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07
May
Cap & Gown Pick Up
Grads: Pick up your cap & gown Wednesday, May 7, Thursday, May 8, or Monday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Room 308 (Student Life). Gowns will be returned after the ceremony, but the cap is yours to keep! More Info »
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08
May
Cap & Gown Pick Up
Grads: Pick up your cap & gown Wednesday, May 7, Thursday, May 8, or Monday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Room 308 (Student Life). Gowns will be returned after the ceremony, but the cap is yours to keep! More Info »
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12
May
Cap & Gown Pick Up
Grads: Pick up your cap & gown Wednesday, May 7, Thursday, May 8, or Monday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Room 308 (Student Life). Gowns will be returned after the ceremony, but the cap is yours to keep! More Info »
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14
May
Graduation
Celebrating our 2025 graduates! Ceremony begins at 1:00 PM at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Grads arrive by noon. More Info »
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14
May
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Join us in celebrating our Practical Nursing and Nursing grads. The pinning ceremony will be held in Gym 120.
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14
May
Police Training & Education Recognition Ceremony
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Join us for a special ceremony honoring our graduates of the Law Enforcement and Police Training & Education programs at Alexandria College. Ceremony will be held in the Law Enforcement Training Center gymnasium. Grads: Details will be emailed to you.
Location
Due to road construction near the Runestone Community Center, please view the map below for driving directions and parking locations (click/tap image to download PDF version). Handicap accessible parking will be available, and a shuttle will be available to and from the west parking areas. Download directions as PDF.
Hotel Accommodations
Discounted room rates are available at area hotels, just for our graduates’ families and friends. Discount is available for the nights of May 13 unless otherwise noted. Rooms can be booked by calling the hotel directly and asking for the ATCC Graduation Rate.
 | Holiday Inn
Standard Room: $109 + tax Want to arrive earlier or stay longer? Rate may be extended upon request, depending on availability. |
 | Fairfield Inn & Suites Double Queen Room: $119 + tax |
 | Hampton Inn & Suites Two Queen Room: $135 + tax Rate available May 13 and May 14. |
Where to Watch
Friends and family are welcome to attend this year's event in person at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria, MN - no tickets or RSVP are required. The commencement ceremony will be livestreamed here at alextech.edu/graduation, and on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Like and Subscribe using the links below:
Caps + Gowns
Gowns are provided at no cost to grads, but must be returned after the ceremony. Caps/tassels will be yours to keep.
Police Training & Education grads: You DO NOT need to pick up a cap and gown. You will wear your uniform, and your tassels and other items will be distributed at the practice on May 13. Details will be emailed to you.
Graduation gowns can be picked up in room 308 (Student Life):
- Wednesday, May 7 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, May 8 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, May 12 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Additional items:
- Students who are in PTK will be given stoles at gown pick-up, to be returned after the ceremony.
- Students who are military service members or veterans should request a Patriotic Cord to keep. Please request when you pick up your cap and gown.
- Students graduating with Honors will receive an Honors tassel.
Can't pick up early?
If you are unable to pick up your items on one of these days, please fill out this form to reserve your items.
Reserved items will be available for pick up from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (prior to the ceremony) on May 14. A reminder email will be sent to you the Monday of Commencement week.
Event Photos
Event photography will be provided by GradImages and images can be purchased at gradimages.com after the ceremony. Pre-register on their site to receive discounts on images.
Share your graduation day photos on Instagram @atccmn or #atccgrads for a chance to be featured on our website and social media! |