Graduation information for graduates of the Northland Thief River Falls campus.
Spring Commencement 2027
WHEN
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2027
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
Northland Campus Gymnasium
1101 Highway One East
Thief River Falls, MN
Apply for Graduation
Graduation is not automatic; ALL STUDENTS MUST APPLY TO GRADUATE, even if they do not intend to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Application Deadlines
| TERM | DEADLINE TO APPLY |
|---|---|
| Fall Graduation (December) | October 15 |
| Spring or Summer Graduation (May) | March 1 |
*If a graduation deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be processed through the next business day. Failure to apply on time may delay your graduation.
Online Graduation Application
Click the button below to begin your online application for graduation.
Paper Graduation Application
Print and Complete Paper Application for Graduation
Please submit your completed paper Application for Graduation to graduation@northlandcollege.edu
Commencement Information
Commencement Assembly Process
- All graduates participating in the ceremony must report to the Campus Cafeteria no later than 5:30 p.m. to begin lining up for graduation.
- Please pick up your name card when you line up. When you approach the stage, you will hand it to the announcer.
- Ushers will lead you from the assembly area into the gym. You will be ushered to your seats. Please remain standing until asked to be seated.
- If you have any questions, feel free to contact Northland Student Services at 1-800-959-6282.
Honor Students
Honor students will pick up their honor regalia during the Grad Prep. Honor calculations are based on the cumulative GPA of the student’s academic transcript following the fall semester. Spring semester grades are not available for calculation prior to commencement. Final academic honors will be posted to final transcripts.
- Highest Honors: cumulative GPA 3.75 – 4.0 (Medallion + Gold Stole)
- Academic Excellence: cumulative GPA 3.50 – 3.74 (Medallion)
The Graduation Committee does not distribute Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Stoles. If you are a PTK member and would like a stole for graduation, please make sure to contact your PTK Advisor prior to graduation.
Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates
Degrees, diplomas, and certificates will be mailed approximately 4-8 weeks after your final grades are posted (pending successful completion of your program requirements).