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 winter commencement ceremonies.
For the latest commencement information, visit the 2020 Winter 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.
Any disabled parking spaces must have a state disabled parking permit displayed.
Graduates will be ushered to their seats in the theatre by staff.
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 check in at Ron Houston Performing Arts Center.
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.
Graduation ceremonies will last approximately 30 - 40 minutes.
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 Jordyn Greenhaw at jordyng@nwmissouri.edu.
