Commencement Ceremony

We are always excited to celebrate the newest graduates of Minnesota State Moorhead. Moorhead holds commencement ceremonies twice per year, one after both fall and spring semester. We hope the commencement information below helps you enjoy the event.

Fall Semester 2025 Graduate Programs Commencement
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Hansen Theatre, Roland Dille Center for the Arts

6:00 - 7:30 pm Graduate Commencement Ceremony

7:30 - 8:30 pm | Graduate reception immediately following the ceremony in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom.

Fall Semester 2025 Undergraduate Programs Commencement
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Hansen Theatre, Roland Dille Center for the Arts

10:00 - 11:30 am First Ceremony

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Reception immediately following the ceremony in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom.

2:00 - 3:30 pm Second Ceremony

3:30 - 4:30 pm | Reception immediately following the ceremony in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom.

Streaming

Links to watch the ceremonies live will be provided here closer to the event date.

Commencement Ceremony Tickets

The commencement ceremony is a ticketed event. Each graduate can request up to 5 tickets. We will be posting more information on tickets soon.

Location details

All fall 2025 commencement ceremonies are held on campus in the Hansen Theatre in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts. This is a ticketed event and each graduate can request up to 5 tickets. We will be posting more information on tickets soon.
All receptions immediately following the ceremony will be held in the Student Union (CMU) Ballroom.

Parking

Parking on campus will be free the entire day of commencement. Individuals with a special needs parking sticker can park in lots R-6 and G-1. In the event that these lots are full, please plan for the individual with special needs to be dropped off at Roland Dille Center for the Arts.

Places to Stay, Dine and Celebrate

Check out local lodging and restaurant listings at the F-M Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website.

Commemorative Commencement Program

Dragons are committed to sustainability. The program you received at the commencement ceremony was designed and printed to reduce environmental impact. Commemorative copies of the full program can be ordered on demand for $10 by emailing printing@mnstate.edu.