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Here is your chance to get everything you need for Commencement at our Fall Grad Fair 2024: Wednesday, October 23rd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the NMU Bookstore in the Northern Center.

Purchase your cap and gown, get class ring information, announcements, honor cords, and more. All cap and gown packages will be $10.00 off during Grad Fair ONLY! In store sales only.

The ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. at the Superior Dome.  Speech-to-text service is accessible for attendees via smartphone or tablet at www.nmu.edu/ceremony

At this time, masks will not be required at Commencement, but that is subject to change if COVID cases rise measurably in Marquette County. There are currently no limitations on attendees.

Commencement rehearsal will be held on Friday, December 13th at 2:15 p.m. in the Superior Dome.  

The morning of Commencement, Saturday, Dec. 14th students will assemble in the Vandament Arena at 9:30 a.m. before they march to the Dome.

Student regalia can be purchased from the NMU Bookstore:  nmu.edu/commencement/caps-gowns-tassels. They carry a wide selection of caps, tassels, and gowns available in all sizes. 

A reception will be held immediately following Commencement in the Grand Ballrooms of the Northern Center.  All family and friends are invited.