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Graduation is an exciting milestone, and we're here to help you celebrate it. Be sure to review the Graduation Checklist to stay on track and ensure you're fully prepared for the Commencement Ceremony.
Midyear Commencement December 12th, 2026
Our Midyear Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2026, at 10:30 am in the Superior Dome. Speech-to-text service will be available to attendees via smartphone or tablet.
Midyear 2026 Commencement Schedule
Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement rehearsal will be held on Friday, December 11th at 2:15 pm in the Superior Dome. Students must arrive at least 15 minutes early to locate their seat assignment.
Midyear Commencement Ceremony
The ceremony will begin at 10:30 am at the Superior Dome on Saturday, December 12th. On the morning of Commencement, all graduating students should report to the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF) according to the following schedule:
9:30 am Check-In: Students must report to Vandament Arena to check in and receive their name card.
9:50 am Check-In Closes: Please arrive on time, as check-in will end promptly at this time.
Processional Assembly: Once checked in, students are to assemble in the Practice Gyms to line up and march to the Superior Dome.
Attendee Information
Graduate & Guest Arrival
Graduates should head directly to Vandament Arena in the PEIF upon arrival. Guests are welcome to enter the Superior Dome early to find seats, enjoy refreshments at the concessions, and explore vendor booths located throughout the Dome.
Attendance & Ticketing
Tickets are not required; the commencement ceremony is open to the public and held in the Superior Dome, which offers ample seating. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with the ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m.
Accessible/Handicap Seating
Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with courtesy wheelchairs provided at the main entrance. To ensure adequate space, only one companion may accompany the guest in the designated floor seating section. Additional family members and party members must sit in standard stadium seating.
Commencement Reception
The President’s Office will host a reception in the Northern Center Ballrooms immediately following the ceremony. All graduates, families, and guests are welcome, and no RSVP is required.
Commencement Parking
- Parking lots surrounding the Superior Dome will be open for all commencement attendees and guests.
- The NMU Campus Parking Map can be found HERE.
- Students are encouraged to park in Lot 58 (Behind Berry Events Center), to reserve lots surrounding the Northern Dome for guests.
Speech-to-Text
For those attendees of our Commencement ceremony who require captioning, please use your smartphone or tablet to access our speech-to-text service at nmu.edu/ceremony
Media Broadcast
WNMU Public Television, Channel 13, will broadcast the commencement ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. and lasting approximately 2-1/2 hours or the length of the ceremony. The broadcast begins with the procession and ends promptly after the alumni representative's speech.
The broadcast is available for all of Upper Michigan and part of Northeastern Wisconsin -- WNMU Television's normal broadcasting area.
Streaming Video
Northern offers two live video streaming of our Commencement ceremony. For those within the WNMU-TV designated market area, you may view the ceremony by means of the WNMU-TV live stream. For others, you may stream the event by means of our Panopto live stream.