Convocation Ceremony

The formal beginning of the legal academic journey at UND. New student convocation serves as the ceremonial start for new students, just as commencement serves as the ceremonial finish.

oath of professionalism

Students should plan to check-in no later than 4:45 p.m in the lobby of the Chester Fritz Auditorium.
Attire is business formal
Doors to the auditorium will open at approximately 4:40 p.m.
The ceremony should last about an hour with a reception to follow.
There are no limits to the number of guests students can invite to the ceremony.
Tickets are not needed.
The ceremony is open to the public.
All seats are general seating, and doors to the seating area open 20 minutes before the ceremony.
More information about the Chester Fritz Auditorium can be found here.
Program:
- Remarks from the following speakers:
  - Brian Pappas, Dean, UND School of Law
  - Brad Parrish, Assistant Dean for Student Services, UND School of Law
  - Andrew Armacost, President, University of North Dakota
  - Convocation Address - The Honorable Kristi P. Venhuizen, District Judge of North Dakota, Northeast Central Judicial District
  - Induction of the Class of 2027
    - Students will cross the stage after their name is announced and receive a UND padfolio.
- Pledge of Professionalism
  - Students will recite the UND School fo Law Pledge of Professionalism led by Dean Pappas. The pledge is a vow to uphold academic honesty and ethical practices throughout their legal education and professional life.

We invite all the students and guests to a reception following the ceremony on the second floor foyer. Light refreshements will be served.

Please contact Beth Moe at beth.moe@UND.edu to submit a request.

Students, guests, faculty, and staff may park in the lot south of the Chester Fritz Auditorium.
Parking is free.