Bold achievement. Bright futures.
It’s time to celebrate your accomplishments at Northern Arizona University. Find all you need to prepare yourself for commencement, including ceremony times, directions and parking, NAU maps, and more.
When and where
Commencement will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024 in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. Please check the website regularly for updates.
What you need to know
Graduation resources
- For enhanced security, please familiarize yourself with NAU’s clear bag policy.
- Commencement ceremonies are in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff.
- For questions about commencement, text “Hi” to 833-511-0151 to contact our AI chatbot, Cappy, for the most current information about traffic, parking, weather, and emergencies.
- Install the NAUgo app to have commencement info at your fingertips. View event times and locations, maps, parking info, and more. Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play app store.
- As NAU works toward reaching carbon neutrality by 2030, commencement booklets are now digital. The program will be posted on the website the week of commencement.
- Uber and Lyft drop-off and pickup locations for the commencement ceremony will be located in the San Francisco parking garage. This is the only location for Uber and Lyft drop-off and pickup. Adjacent to the garage will be a shuttle that will take guests to the Skydome for the ceremony. Guests leaving the Skydome anytime during the day may use the shuttle as it runs continuously for return to the garage.
Ticket & Graduate RSVP Information
October 28 – All students who’ve applied to graduate for the Fall 2024 term will receive an email with a link to fill out the Graduate RSVP form and submit their request for up to 4 guest tickets.
November 15 – First round of ticket requests closes
November 18 – Second round of ticket requests opens
December 6 – Deadline to submit Graduate RSVP form
Students will initially be able to request up to (4) tickets for their guests. After every graduating student has the opportunity to receive their (4) guaranteed tickets, additional tickets will be available to request. Tickets are required for all guests 4 years or older. Graduates must display their GradPass (received upon completion of the RSVP form) for entry.
For any special requests or questions about requesting more tickets, please email Commencement@nau.edu.
Friday, December 13, 2024
10:00 a.m.
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Nursing
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- NAU Yuma
3:00 p.m.
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Education
- College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences
- College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
- The W.A. Franke College of Business
- Personalized Learning
Plan ahead for Spring 2025 Commencement
Friday, May 9, 2025
11 a.m.
- College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences
- College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
- Personalized Learning
4 p.m.
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 a.m.
- The W.A. Franke College of Business
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Nursing
3 p.m.
- NAU Yuma
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Education