Guest Information

Ceremony

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
3475 University Avenue, Grand Forks, ND.

Doors to the auditorium will open at 9:00 a.m.
There are no limits to the number of guests graduates can invite to the ceremony.
Tickets are not required.
The length of the ceremony is approximately 60 minutes.
Live captioning will be provided throughout the ceremony.
The ceremony will be live-streamed. Links will be available the week of commencement.
A recording will be available approximately one week after the ceremony here.
The University Bookstore will be on-site for purchases at the event.

Parking

Complimentary Parking will be available in the lot south of the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center and via a Park and Ride shuttle.
Handicapped parking areas are designated for events, simply show your handicapped parking permit to the parking staff and they will direct you to the proper location.
For additional parking details, please visit the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center webpage.

Commencement Brunch

UND School of Law cordially invites each law graduate and their guests to a brunch immediately following the Commencement ceremony. The complimentary all-you-can-eat buffet brunch is open to all graduates, their families and friends, faculty, staff, student marshals, and all other guests.

UND Law Commencement Brunch
Saturday, May 10, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Large Ballroom
University of North Dakota

Parking will be available in the UND parking ramp located at the intersection of University Avenue and Columbia Road free of charge. Signs will be displayed to direct guests.

Guest Support

Accessible Seating

Accessible seating (wheelchair accessible, aisle transfer seats, etc.) are available to accommodate guests with disabilities. Upon arrival to the commencement ceremony, guests should check in with a staff member for assistance to the designated handicap accessible area. Wheelchairs are available for transport only. Seating is first come, first served and we advise arriving at least 30 minutes early to secure a seat. Please call the Box Office at 701.777.4090 or 800.375.4068 for requests and questions.

Live Captioning

Live captioning will be provided throughout the event.

Lodging and Dining

For information, visit the Visit Greater Grand Forks.