Dates and Times

2026 Winter Commencement Exercises

Northwest Missouri State University commencement ceremonies will be held at Bearcat Arena in Lamkin Activity Center.

Graduates who have completed their graduation application in CatPaws, and have been approved will receive information from our commencement team, via Northwest email, at the end of September.

Those who have chosen to participate in the winter commencement ceremonies will get to choose their ceremony time through a link sent by our commencement coordinator.

Find the dates of future commencement ceremonies on the academic calendar.