Congratulations to the Class of 2026: Commencement details

The College of St. Scholastica congratulates the graduates of the Class of 2026! This year’s commencement ceremony promises to be a memorable celebration as our community gathers to honor the academic excellence and Benedictine values demonstrated by our newest alumni.

Commencement details

The College will host a series of events to celebrate this milestone. All members of the St. Scholastica community, including family and friends, are invited to participate in the following:

• Commencement Mass: Graduates from all religious and spiritual traditions are invited to attend the reflective service on Saturday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium on the Duluth main campus.
• Commencement Ceremony: The main event will take place on Sunday, May 10, at 2 p.m. at the AMSOIL Arena located at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, MN.
  • Undergraduate student speaker: Lydia Ross ’26
  • Graduate student speaker: Elizabeth Northquest ’24 (MSOT ’26)
• Commencement Reception: Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held in the DECC Lake Superior Ballroom.

Celebrating the Class of 2026

With unlimited guest seating available at the AMSOIL Arena, we encourage friends and family to gather in person to cheer on their graduates. A live stream is also available for those unable to attend in Duluth, so that the entire Saints community can participate from afar.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Further details, including photography and guest information, can be found at css.edu/commencement.