Northwest is committed to the health and safety of its graduates and guests. As part of its mitigation strategy to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Northwest is altering its previously announced plans for its Aug. 8 commencement ceremonies.
For the latest commencement information, visit the 2020 August Commencement Instructions »
Yes. Anyone graduating from the University is required to pay the graduation fee.
The graduation fee assists with everything related to graduation and the Commencement ceremony. These costs include but are not limited to:
Free parking is available at most areas on campus the day of graduation.
A lot designated for handicapped parking is located across the street from the Lamkin Activity Center, just to the west of the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.
Winter ceremony only - Free shuttle parking buses will be running to and from lot 62, located to the west of the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Shuttles will begin 90 minutes prior to each ceremony.
Banner carriers will escort graduates to a designated seating area for each college/school. You do not need to be in alphabetical order.
Before you cross the stage, you will hand the reader a card (included with your cap and gown order) that will have your name printed on it. If you think the reader will have a difficult time pronouncing your name, please call the Registrar's Office, at 660.562.1151. You may also e-mail a phonetic spelling to registrar@nwmissouri.edu. Example: Michaela (mih-kaý-luh)
Graduates should arrive no less than 30 minutes before the ceremony.
All participants should line up in the Student Recreation Center located at the end of the long hallway adjacent to Bearcat Arena.
The Registrar's Office has the listing of those graduates who have earned honors. Only undergraduate candidates are given honors.
To allow graduates to safely proceed to and exit the stage area, we ask that no photographs be taken in the aisles or the area in front of the stage. There is a gated off area to the right of the stage where guests may stand to take photos.
Graduation ceremonies usually lasts between 90 min to two hours.
If you do not receive an information letter and feel you should have, please contact the Registrar's Office at 660.562.1151 to check your status.
If you have questions, please contact the Registrar's Office or Office of University Marketing and Communication.
