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Convocations
Recognizing and celebrating graduating students from all walks of life
Northern Arizona University’s convocation events are celebrations for graduating students to recognize their leadership, successes, and academic accomplishments and to honor the rich cultural heritage, individuality, and inclusion that define our university community. Participation in the convocations is open to all graduating students.
Spring ceremonies
Asian and Pacific Islander Convocation
Friday, May 9, 2025 from 8-10 AM at du Bois Ballroom
Black Student Convocation
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7:30-9 PM at du Bois Ballroom
Hispanic/Latine Convocation
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM at Ardrey Auditorium
Indigenous Convocation
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 3-4:30 at Ardrey Auditorium
Rainbow Convocation
Saturday, May 3 from 3-5 PM at Prochnow Auditorium
Veterans Convocation
Convocation FAQ’s (Cultural Celebrations)
Convocations are celebrations that recognize graduates for accomplishments at Northern Arizona University. Graduates will be presented with stoles they can wear at the NAU Commencement. Please note that the conferring of degrees occurs at commencement, not at the convocation celebrations.
The celebrations are open to all students who are graduating or walking in spring commencement.
Please email inclusion@nau.edu to RSVP for additional convocations, and we’ll add you to the list.
If you missed the deadline, please email inclusion@nau.edu to see if we can accommodate your request.
To ensure we have enough space for all graduates and their guests, you may include a maximum of four (4) guests in your RSVP. If you have more than four (4) guests, please contact inclusion@nau.edu to confirm we can accommodate your request to have more than four (4) guests.
We highly encourage guests to wear business casual attire or traditional attire that highlights their culture. This is not a cap and gown event, so we do not recommend you wear your cap and gown.
We encourage all graduates and guests to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to check in and find a seat.
Graduates will hear from various speakers who will recognize their accomplishment of earning a degree, experience cultural performances, and be presented with stoles they can wear at graduation. Please note that the conferring of degrees occurs at commencement.
No, they will not be streamed online.
To be respectful and fully honor all our graduates and their guests, we ask all students and their families/guests to stay until the end of the event. After the event, you will have the opportunity to visit with one another and take photos using our various backdrops.
Please email specific areas regarding the availability of stoles.
Spring Ceremonies:
Yes, we highly encourage graduates to wear their stole(s) at commencement.
Please visit NAU Commencement for current information.
Our various ceremony venues have ADA accessible seating with companion seating for individuals using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and/or seated walkers. For guests and/or students who need additional accessibility accommodations, please contact inclusion@nau.edu at least one week prior to the ceremony so we can address your request(s).