Senior Week
Contact
Center for Student Leadership & EngagementWeyerhaeuser Hall, Suite 103 651-696-6569
csle@macalester.edu
Congratulations Class of 2026! With finals done, you are ready to make your journey toward graduation. Our Senior Week tradition celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class with a series of events designed to encourage and engage you and your classmates one last time. Information on Senior Week tickets will be available early in the Spring 2026 semester and you can find the tentative schedule of events below (subject to change).
Senior Week 2025 (Monday May 12-Saturday May 17)
Monday, May 11
Last Lecture
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Hear from the Macalester Community about the truly incredible impact you’ve made in your time at Macalester. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni will lend their voice to the impact you’ve made, the waves you continue to make and journey you have before you.
Senior Class Social
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Great Lawn
Join your classmates for an evening on food, music and celebration outside the Campus Center. In the event of inclement weather, this event move indoors to the Campus Center.
Tuesday, May 12
Last Supper
Co-Hosted by Bon Appetit
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Cafe Mac, Campus Center
Enjoy a final meal in Cafe Mac with selected favorites from your time at Macalester!
Senior Class Gala
8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.; Minneapolis Institute of Art
An annual tradition returns! Join us for a semi-formal evening at MIA. An opportunity will be provided to invite faculty and staff who helped you along the way to join in celebrating with you.
Wednesday, May 13
Senior Class Bingo
8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons
Enjoy your last game of Bingo at Macalester with prizes valued at up to $100. Sponsored by the Macalester Fund.
Thursday, May 14
Commencement Rehearsal & Class Photo
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Leonard Center Field House (Rehearsal) and Gym (Photo)
Friday, May 15
Zero Waste Picnic (free)
11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.; Cafe Mac, Campus Center
Saturday, May 16
Commencement Ceremony
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Leonard Center Field House
Rental Robe Return
Following Commencement Ceremony; Scottie’s in Leonard Center
Robes MUST be checked in by graduate in order to confirm return. There is no drop box and graduates must get their named marked off to confirm robe return. Thank you!
Questions about Senior Week? Contact Andy Williams at [email protected].