Receptions & Celebrations

Commencement Brunch

Spring

Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Large Ballroom
University of North Dakota

Immediately following the ceremony, the UND School of Law invites the graduating class along with their family and friends to a complimentary, all you can eat, buffet, brunch. 

• The brunch will be available until 1 p.m. and is open to ALL graduates, their family and friends, faculty, staff, student marshals, and all other guests of the law commencement. 
• Tickets are not required and there is no limit to the number of guests you may bring. 
• Parking will be available in the UND parking ramp for all guests of the brunch free of charge. 
• We ask that each graduate give the law school an estimated number of guests in the Graduation Questionnaire for catering purposes. 

Questions?

nicole.rothenberger@UND.edu 

Winter

Friday, December 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Central Commons
UND School of Law

Immediately following the ceremony, the UND School of Law invites the graduating class along with their family and friends to a complimentary, all you can eat, buffet, brunch. 

• The brunch will be available until 1 p.m. and is open to ALL graduates, their family and friends, faculty, staff, and all other guests of the law commencement. 
• Tickets are not required and there is no limit to the number of guests you may bring. 
• Parking will be available in the UND parking ramp for all guests of the brunch free of charge. 
• We ask that each graduate give the law school an estimated number of guests in their Graduation Questionnaire for catering purposes. 

Questions?

nicole.rothenberger@UND.edu

Class Graduation Banquet*

Friday, May 8, 2026
Time 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Union Large Ballroom
University of North Dakota

Dress: Formal Attire

Tickets:

Questions?

taylor.house@UND.edu 

*The Class Graduation Banquet is an optional event coordinated and sponsored by the graduating class. The student tradition began years ago to celebrate the completion of the law school journey. It is the decision of the graduating class to determine what type and formality of event they wish to host, if any. 

• Limited ticketed event