Special events | NAU Commencement

Convocations, receptions, and ROTC Commissioning

These celebratory special events honor your unique identity, achievements, and dreams.

NAU grad in cap and gown standing with mom and dad outside

NAU Commencement special events for graduating students

Attend a convocation ceremony, your ROTC Commissioning, or a college reception to celebrate this milestone with your family and community—you earned it.

Convocations

Each semester, NAU hosts special convocations for veteran, LGBTQIA+, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or Latine, and Indigenous students. Find event times and the RSVP form on the Student Affairs website.

Graduation stoles for students that are part of Lumberjacks of Inclusion at NAU

Spring convocation ceremonies

For a full list of the spring convocation ceremonies, please visit the Student Affairs website.

ROTC Commissioning

NAU Air Force ROTC students practice formation with rifles

Air Force Commissioning

Congratulations to the Lumberjacks who are going on to serve our country and those receiving special recognition.

The Air Force ROTC Commissioning will be held on May 11, 2024, from 7–9 p.m., in Cline Library. Please contact AFROTC@nau.edu for more information.

The Army ROTC Commissioning will be held on May 10, 2024, from 8–10 a.m., in the Cline Library Auditorium. Please contact Ryan.DAgostino@nau.edu for more information.

Academic receptions

Many of the colleges at Northern Arizona University host receptions for students, faculty, and guests to honor their students’ accomplishments. Find the information you need to be prepared and plan ahead. Our campus maps will help you get there on time.