A true celebration of your accomplishments.
Spring Commencement
10 a.m. May 4, 2024
Barnett Center
Spring Commencement will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Barnett Center. Tickets are not required and the public is welcome. Doors open at least an hour before the ceremony. The Winter ceremony lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours and Spring, about 2 hours. We encourage all guests to stay until the end of the ceremony to honor all graduates.
The ceremony will be livestreamed at Graduation and Commencement and through the NSU Facebook page, and broadcast locally on cable Channel 12.
Watch the Winter 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Plan for the big Day
Discover details about the ceremony, places to stay in Aberdeen and directions to campus.
Disability Accommodations
Johnson Fine Arts Center (winter commencement)
- Accessible parking near main entrance - see JFAC Parking Map
- Wheelchair accessible, including restrooms
- Wheelchair spaces available next to regular seats
- Accessible entrances located on east and west sides
- Assisted listening devices available
- Sign language interpreters available; contact Kelly Weismantel (below) in advance
- Service animals welcome
Barnett Center (spring commencement)
- Wheelchair accessible, including restrooms
- Wheelchair spaces on floor next to chair rows
- Accessible entrance and parking located on north side, accessed from State Street
- Sign language interpreters available; contact Kelly Weismantel (below) in advance
- Service animals welcome
Information and Assistance
If you have questions about accessibility or need additional accommodations, please contact:
- Judy Lapka, Academic Affairs administrative assistant, judy.lapka@northern.edu or 605-626-2524; or
- Kelly Weismantel, assistant director for Student Accessibility Services, kelly.weismantel@northern.edu or 605-626-3007
Apparel and Announcements
Ready to purchase apparel and announcements for your big day? We've got you covered!
You can order an entire outfit (cap/gown/tassel/hood/etc.) or individual items. Please note: For timely delivery, you're encouraged to order apparel no later than two weeks before the ceremony.
For rental orders, contact the NSU Wolf Shoppe for assistance, or call Balfour directly at 1-800-683-4771.
Commencement Recording and Photos
Commencement ceremony recordings on DVD or Blu-Ray are available through NSU Media Services.
You may access commencement photos - Powered by PhotoDay by clicking the link below.