Join us in Celebrating the Class of 2025
The graduating class is composed of future leaders for a wide variety of fields they will pursue after Minerva. As citizens of 50 different countries who have traveled the world together, they represent the global interdisciplinary collaboration needed to address some of today’s most complex challenges. We are honored to gather the international community of people who have supported them on their journey for this special graduation.
A Minerva education is unique and our approach to graduation is no different. It takes place over Manifest, a month-long series of academic milestones, community traditions, and rites of passage culminating in a multi-part ceremony taking place online and offline on May 26th and May 27th: Zenith, The Lyrical and The Degree Conferral.
To register and learn more about graduation, please see the information below.
Registration
We are so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 with the family and friends who have supported them along their journey to graduation.
Undergraduate degree candidates, please register yourself for all Manifest and Graduation events here as well as your guests for the multi-part Graduation Ceremony.
An outline and description of the festivities are listed below. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Procedures & Policies
For guests traveling from outside of the United States, you can request for a Visa Application Support Letter via the form to assist their visa applications.
For all in-person events a mask is not required, wearing one is your choice. We require you to show no Covid-19 symptoms within 10 days of the event.
Manifest Schedule
It is with excitement that we welcome students to participate in a series of month-long Manifest events. Please note that changes in schedule might still occur a we are still solidifying details. Venues & timing will be updated as things are finalized & will be communicated immediately to M25 students.
Events listed with an asterisk are mandatory*
Manifest Schedule
Manifest Move-In
Turk Res Hall | May 1 - 3
Students who have been in Minerva Housing in San Francisco during Spring will be staying in their same housing arrangements. Any students returning to SF from Berlin (or remote) will be placed in the Turk Residence Hall.
Sunrise Walk
Golden Gate Bridge | May 5
5:30 am PST
Students in the graduating Class of 2025 will be united through the shared practice of a Minerva ritual, the Sunrise Walk, which initiates Manifest in San Francisco. More precise details on starting location will be shared before the event.
Welcome to Manifest*
Online | May 5
10:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Join Minerva faculty, staff, and your peers for a virtual welcome & orientation to get you grounded & prepared for Manifest. Minerva Staff & Faculty will share more concrete schedules & details around Manifest sessions & workshops, so you can succeed & fully engage with your Manifest month.
Manifest Opening Ceremony*
UC Law Auditorium | May 5
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST
Join the San Francisco Student Life Team and your peers for a welcome and celebration to the beginning of Manifest in San Francisco. This event will feature Legacy Group engagement, student speeches & performances, as well as a 10:01 on the SF Bay Area, presented by the SFSL Team. A light dinner will be provided from 4pm - 5pm.
UC Law Building at 198 McAllister St.
SF Re-Exploration Day*
Various Locations | May 8
10am - 3pm
This is your chance to rediscover the magic of San Francisco! You'll be put into groups and will journey around pre-set routes to discover some hidden gems across the city that you haven't seen or noticed before. From historic murals to hidden spots of greenery to cultural icons, this is sure to be a great chance to rediscover the City by the Bay!
Find logistics and details on the Community Portal Event Page.
Exploration day is set as Mandatory to help students fill their seat time. More information at the Welcome to Manifest session.
(Optional) Refresher for Job Search & Networking during Manifest and Beyond
Minerva Office | May 9
10am - 12pm
Join CTD for a Refresher workshop to help prepare for the fast approaching post-grad life! The workshops hosted by CTD later in the month will be around topics sourced by ASM from your class. This first workshop is optional, and will be able to host 30 students.
Community Portal sign up will go live on May 5th, after the Welcome to Manifest virtual session.
Self-Guided City Experience*
to be completed by May 26
In the continued spirit of re-exploring San Francisco, students are required to complete two Self-Guided City Experiences by or before May 26, and submit a small video reflection to show completion of the experience. Students can select any one of the options available via the SF Experiences Page on MyMinerva. Make plans with your friends or your guests for graduation to explore San Francisco together during your Manifest month!
Self-Guided City Experiences are set as Mandatory to help students fill their seat time. More information at the Welcome to Manifest session.
Capstone Classes*
May 12 - 14
Students will facilitate a one-hour class session that they design to teach an aspect of their Capstone project to a class of their peers, giving participants ample opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and application of HCs. In addition to the class session they lead, each student must attend 11 other class sessions as assigned. Exact class times and individual students' schedules will be made available in late April.
Students should block 9 am to 5:30 pm on these days until they know their schedule.
Capstone Bonfire
Ocean Beach | May 16
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST
Students are invited to celebrate the completion of this final academic milestone, the Capstone Classes. Join San Francisco Student Life at the beach for some fun as the sun sets on another week of Manifest!
Manifest Conference*
Hybrid | May 21 - 23
The Manifest Conference, spanning 3 days, will include panels & presentations from students & faculty, CTD workshops to prepare for life after graduation, and will conclude with a conference closing ceremony & mixer.
Wednesday will be virtual. Thursday & Friday in person. More information at the Welcome to Manifest session.
Students should block off the times listed for the 3 days of conference activities.
Manifest Conference: Minerva Talks*
Online | May 21
9am - 3:15pm
Day 1 of the Manifest Conference presents us with Minerva Talks led by Minerva Staff, Faculty, and Alumni. Multiple talks will be running simultaneously, over a 5 hour block. Students will be required to attend 1 talk per hour block.
More information at the Welcome to Manifest session.
Manifest Conference: Student Symposium*
BATS Improv Theater | May 22
10:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
Day 2 of The Manifest Conference is a celebration & presentation of the M25 class. The M25 students will have the opportunity to present their passion projects, prepare panels of their peers, perform excerpts of plays, and celebrate their works & accomplishments with the Minerva community.
More information at the Welcome to Manifest session.
Manifest Conference: CTD Workshops*
UC Law Classrooms | May 23
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join CTD for a series of workshops. The topics will be sourced from the M25 class, and designed to help prepare the M25 class for life post-graduation.
UC Law Building at 200 McAllister St.
Manifest Conference: Closing Ceremony & Mixer
The Chan National Queer Arts Center | May 23
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
Join Minerva staff & faculty, along with alumni & partners for a celebratory finale to the Manifest Conference. Students will get to mix & mingle with alumni & partners, while engaging with an alumni panel, student performances & poster-style presentations. Food and drink provided by Debonaire Events.
Zenith*
The General's Residence | May 26
11:00 am - 1:00 pm PST
Zenith represents the beginning of the highest point of M25’s Minerva University journey, graduation! Part I of the III part Graduation Ceremony, Zenith will engage students in activities & reflections across multiple spaces & groups. These activities & reflections are grounded in traditional Minerva Rituals.
ASM Family Field Day
Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park | May 26
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
The M25 ASM reps invite all Minerva graduates, their family members & guests, and staff & faculty to come together for a picnic & field day. This event will give the extended Minerva community a time to relax, eat together, and engage in games, activities & contests. This is a non-ticketed event.
The Lyrical
Online | May 27
8:00 am - 9:30 am PST
This is the second event of the Minerva Graduation Ceremony for M25 graduates. The Minerva community—graduates, their family members & guests, staff & faculty—are invited to come and celebrate the achievements of the M25 Class as a whole with the Lyrical Virtual Ceremony. This is a non-ticketed, virtual event.
Degree Conferral Ceremony
Herbst Theater | May 27
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST
This is the third event of the Minerva Graduation Ceremony for M25 graduates. Graduates and two ticketed family members & guests are invited to celebrate the Class of 2025 with a Degree Conferral Ceremony, followed by reception and delicious bites and drinks. Join the Minerva staff and faculty in celebrating the achievement of the Class of 2025. The Herbst Theater will host us for the ceremony, with the Veterans Building Lobby hosting the reception along with the Green Room available as well for food service (provided by Global Gourmet); all located at 401 Van Ness St. This is a ticketed event.
Dress code: Formal or Traditional attire.
Valete, Salvete
Pandora Karaoke Bar | May 27
Say goodbye (valete) to being a student and hello (salvete) to being a Minerva Alum! Minerva graduates are invited to join the Alumni for this Graduation tradition. Mix and mingle with Alumni, participate in alumni initiation, and let loose in celebration of Graduation!
Manifest Move-Out
May 28 & 29
All students in San Francisco housing must be moved out of the residence hall by 12:00 pm PDT on Thursday, May 29th. We wish the Class of 2025 the best of luck on their next adventure!
More Information
Details will be added & communicated as we get closer to Manifest. Students can add all events to their calendar using their Minerva email address, Manifest Google Calendar.
For any questions regarding Graduation or Manifest, you can access the FAQ and email us at graduation@minerva.edu
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