Graduation
Graduation 2025 Information
Ceremony Details
Thursday, May 29, 2025
3M Arena at Mariucci - University of Minnesota* (1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis)
4:00 pm - Chanhassen High School
(Please note that ALL ECCS high school students will be released early from school on this day.)
* The University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by Eastern Carver County Schools ISD 112 on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship is solely that of licensor and licensee.*
Ceremony Tickets
All graduates are allocated eight tickets each for graduation. There is no ticket fee. More tickets are available upon request in May. Guests will be asked to present a ticket upon entry at the arena. Tickets will be distributed to seniors in May with their caps and gowns.
Bags
Staff will enforce the facility’s bag policy: Permitted items include bags no larger than 12” x 12", diaper bags (child must enter with the bag), and medical bags (subject to search upon entry).
Staff will enforce the facility’s bag policy: Permitted items include bags no larger than 12” x 12", diaper bags (child must enter with the bag), and medical bags (subject to search upon entry).
Transportation
All graduates are required to ride a bus from their high school to 3M Arena at Mariucci (preliminary schedule below - will be finalized closer to the date). Buses will also be provided for a return to the high school. An opt-out form will be available for those who prefer to leave the arena with their family. Busing for families will be available for those who opt in using a sign-up form that will be shared in May.
All graduates are required to ride a bus from their high school to 3M Arena at Mariucci (preliminary schedule below - will be finalized closer to the date). Buses will also be provided for a return to the high school. An opt-out form will be available for those who prefer to leave the arena with their family. Busing for families will be available for those who opt in using a sign-up form that will be shared in May.
Parking
Families choosing to drive to the arena can park wherever they would like. There are roughly 4,000 parking spots available within three blocks of the arena.
Families choosing to drive to the arena can park wherever they would like. There are roughly 4,000 parking spots available within three blocks of the arena.
Graduation Fee
The $46 fee per graduate is payable via the Campus Portal or cash/check to the office. Scholarships are available.
Cap and Gown
Caps and gowns will be distributed to graduates in May; extras will be available if you didn’t order yours.
Photography
Linhoff Photography will take a picture of each graduate, which will be available for purchase. You can access online here: https://my.photoday.com/g/ChanGrad25.
Linhoff Photography will take a picture of each graduate, which will be available for purchase. You can access online here: https://my.photoday.com/g/ChanGrad25.
Graduate Schedule
2:00 - Arrive at Chanhassen High School
2:30 - Depart for the arena
3:00 - Arrive at the arena
4:00 - Ceremony
5:45 - Board buses to return to Chanhassen High School
Ceremony livestream link coming soon