Commencement | Northern Arizona University

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.

Confetti streamers fall from above as students celebrate graduation at N A U commencement.

When and where

Commencement will take place on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, 2025 in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. Please check the website regularly for updates.

Congratulations from ABOR Live feed available for those unable to attend

What you need to know

Students photographed at N A U commencement.

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.

A student takes a photo with their family at N A U 2024 commencement.

Guest Tickets & Graduate RSVP Information

The Graduate RSVP and Ticket Requests form closed on April 25. There will be no guest tickets available at the door.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Online and Personalized Learning students attend the ceremony for the college that most closely aligns with their major. If you have any questions, please reach out to Commencement@nau.edu.

Students celebrate at N A U commencement.

11:00 a.m.

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
Steve Sanghi College of Engineering

A diverse group of students celebrate at N A U commencement.

4:00 p.m.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Online and Personalized Learning students attend the ceremony for the college that most closely aligns with their major. If you have any questions, please reach out to Commencement@nau.edu.

10:00 a.m.

College of Health and Human Services
College of Nursing
The W.A. Franke College of Business

Students wearing graduation regalia celebrate N A U commencement.

3:00 p.m.

College of Arts and Letters
College of Education
NAU Yuma

Plan ahead for Fall 2025 Commencement

Online and Personalized Learning students attend the ceremony for the college that most closely aligns with their major. If you have any questions, please reach out to Commencement@nau.edu.