Yes. Anyone graduating from the University is required to pay the graduation fee.
The graduation processing fee is a fee from Northwest that assists with everything related to graduation and Commencement. 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 seated on the arena floor.
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 the Student Rec Center located in Lamkin Activity 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 40-45 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 us at commencement@nwmissouri.edu.
