Commencement Ceremony

We are always excited to celebrate the newest graduates of Minnesota State Moorhead. Moorhead holds commencement ceremonies twice per year, one after both fall and spring semester. We hope the commencement information below helps you enjoy the event.

Spring Semester 2026 Graduate Programs Commencement
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Nemzek Fieldhouse

6:00 pm Graduate Programs Ceremony

Reception immediately following the ceremony in Nemzek.

Spring Semester 2026 Undergraduate Programs Commencement
Friday, May 8, 2026
Nemzek Fieldhouse

2:00 pm Undergraduate Programs Ceremony

Reception immediately following the ceremony in Nemzek.
*Students should arrive 45 minutes early to line up.

Streaming

Links to watch the ceremonies live will be provided here closer to the event date.

Location details

All spring 2026 commencement ceremonies are held on campus in the Nemzek Fieldhouse in Alex Nemzek Hall.
All receptions immediately following the ceremony will be held in Alex Nemzek Hall.

Accessibility Information

Moorhead is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please complete the Event Accommodations Form and a staff member will be in touch with you. Live captioning will be available and all facilities are accessible.

Parking

Parking on campus will be free the entire day of commencement. Individuals with a special needs parking sticker can park in lots G-8 and G-9. In the event that these lots are full.

Places to Stay, Dine and Celebrate

Check out local lodging and restaurant listings at the F-M Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website.

Commemorative Commencement Program

Dragons are committed to sustainability. The program you received at the commencement ceremony was designed and printed to reduce environmental impact. Commemorative copies of the full program can be ordered on demand for $10 by emailing printing@mnstate.edu.

Need More Information?

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