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Welcome to Commencement 2023

Cheer on your NAU grad

We’re excited to have you in Lumberjack country for Commencement. You’ll find all you need to be prepared for Commencement here, including how to get to NAU, ceremony times, photo purchases, and more. Your graduate will receive an email approximately 6 weeks before Commencement to request up to 8 tickets for their guest(s). Please check this website regularly for updates.

Celebrating this milestone

Doors to the Skydome open 90 minutes prior to each commencement ceremony, and parking will be available at multiple locations across campus with free shuttle service to and from designated parking lots. Early arrival is key to finding good parking and seating. Seating for your graduate will be “east seating” or “west seating.” Please talk with your student to find out where they will be seated in order to sit on the same side for best viewing. Please note you may not bring air horns, balloons or large signs to the Skydome that may disturb or block others who are viewing the ceremony.

You can pre-order gifts for your graduate now that you can pick up on Commencement day.

Skydome visitor’s map


Commencement program
Group of graduates clapping. Picture is a button that directs to nau.edu/commencement/photos-videos-watch-live/
Photos / Watch live
Exterior view of campus building. Picture is a button that directs to nau.edu/commencement/parking-and-directions/
Parking and directions
ROTC posing in front of helicopter. Picture is a button that directs to nau.edu/commencement/special-events/
Special events