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Graduation

Purchase Gifts for Grad

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/graduation/family/purchase.html

Photography

Grad Images offer For your convenience, GradImages™ will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House Graduate line-up area 1 hour prior to each ceremony. [PDF] See map for location (441 KiB). No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. GradImages™ will also be taking three candid photographs of you at your Commencement ceremony

  • Prior to you crossing the stage
  • As you receive your diploma
  • After you come down the steps from the stage.

You will receive a free, passport-sized digital proof of these photos on an order card in the mail within 5-7 days of the ceremony. Graduates, pre-register your email, friends and family email addresses and get $5 off orders of $25 or more. Grad Images will contact you as soon as your photos are available for online viewing and ordering. You may place orders or obtain answers to questions at www.gradimages.com or 1-800-261-2576. There is no obligation to purchase, and GradImages™ guarantees complete satisfaction.

Brunch

Enjoy a delicious brunch in the Centennial Student Union either before or after your Commencement ceremony!  The brunch is available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Menu includes Omelet Station, Roast Top Round with Au Jus, Marinated Chicken with Rosemary Demi, Roaster Red Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Pastries and Bagels, Assorted Desserts and Beverage Station.  Cost is $17.75 for adults and $7.25 for children ages 4-12; and free for children 3 and under. Graduates, you may purchase brunch reservations when you fill out the online Commencement registration form.  Parents, you may purchase brunch reservations by calling 507-389-3235.  Please indicate which ceremony your student will be participating in and please coordinate with your graduate to avoid duplicate reservations.

DVD

Available for purchase for guests or graduates: $15.00 each. Each Commencement ceremony will be filmed and will be available for purchase on a DVD. Graduates, you may purchase a Commencement DVD when you fill out the online Commencement Registration form. Parents, you may also purchase a Commencement DVD online, but please be sure to coordinate with your graduate to avoid duplicate orders. Orders will be mailed approximately 10-12 weeks after graduation.

Click here to purchase a DVD from a previous year's ceremony.

Announcements

You may purchase general graduation announcements directly from Barnes and Noble at Minnesota State or you can order announcements, customized with your name, online from National Recognition Products.

Diploma Frames

You may purchase special Minnesota State Mankato diploma frames directly from Barnes and Noble at Minnesota State or online from Framing Success.

Class RingWomens RingMens ring

Pride in expression with an official class ring. Each ring features a brilliant, smooth cut, simulated amethyst. The left shank (or side) of the ring displays the flame while the right shank features your 2-digit graduation year. Each ring is available in either sterling silver, 10k gold or 14k gold. To order, call 507-386-7700 ext. 602 or send a request for an order form to: alumni@mnsu.edu.

Alumni Brick

Alumni Plaza and ArchThe Alumni Plaza and Ostrander Bell Tower has become a symbol of remembering the past and embracing the future. A stone arch taken from the historic Old Main Annex complements the tower and further symbolizes the University's history. You can become a permanent part of this historic walkway of University alumni and friends by purchasing an inscription brick. Graduates, you may purchase an Alumni Brick when you fill out the online Commencement Registration form. Parents, you may also purchase an alumni brick online. Bricks are placed in the Alumni Plaza during Homecoming.

 

Show your Maverick Pride as a recent graduate. Click here to order the below items:

Winter Scarf $20.00

 Tie $30.00

 Scarf $40.00

 Bow Tie $30.00

 Pennant $10.00

 Tie Dye Shirt $5.00

  

 Bondi Band $5.00