Graduates will have two photos taken by professional photographers from GradImages; one as the graduate crosses the stage, and a second directly off the stage while holding their diploma cover in front of a Northwest backdrop. Proofs will be emailed or mailed directly to the graduate within one week, and you may order photos at your convenience. Please contact GradImages at 800.424.3686 directly for any questions. You will deal directly with the studio regarding this service.
For the safety of graduates exiting the stage, there is a designated photo area to the right of the stage. Guests may not take photos in aisles.
To accommodate guests who cannot attend, Northwest will offer a live online stream of the ceremonies at www.nwmissouri.edu/live. Archived videos of the ceremonies will be uploaded to Northwest's YouTube channel.
We want to make sure our graduates and guests are safe and comfortable on this very special occasion. If you are needing any accommodations please contact us at commencement@nwmissouri.edu.
Elderly, mobility impaired, and disabled guests may be dropped off in the circle drive in front of the Lamkin Activity Center. A lot designated for disabled parking is located across the street from the Lamkin Activity Center, just to the west of the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. Vehicles must have a state disabled parking permit.
Elevator access is available on the ground level entrance to the Lamkin Activity Center. Bearcat Arena is located on the 1st floor.
There are three designated areas in the arena for disabled seating that are NOT in the bleacher sections. Ushers at the entrance will be happy to help you find those areas. There are also folding chairs in these areas. Please feel free to have a family member sit with you. You may also remove chairs on the floor level seating behind the graduates for wheelchairs.
Free parking is available at most areas on campus the day of commencement. A lot designated for disabled parking is located across the street from the Lamkin Activity Center, just to the west of the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.
