Introduction

Spring 2025 Commencement

Join us to celebrate our class of world-changing graduates!

Ceremony Details

Northland is pleased to announce its upcoming Commencement ceremonies, which will honor the achievements of the graduating students of the 2024-25 academic year.

Dates, Times & Locations

WHEN
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.

WHERE
Northland Campus Gymnasium
1101 Highway One East
Thief River Falls, MN

WHEN
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

WHERE
Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
3475 University Ave Stop 9028
Grand Forks, ND 58202

The Order of Exercises

Processional“Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar
National Anthem“The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key

TRF: Northland Community Band, conducted by Northland Faculty Linda Samuelson

EGF: Music provided by Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
WelcomeDon Fischer, Interim Dean of Career & Technical Programs
President’s GreetingShari L. Olson, Ph.D., President
Student of the YearTRF: Mitchell Christen, TRF Student Senate President

EGF: Katelynn Kovarik, EGF Student Senate President
Acknowledgement of Honor StudentsTRF: Dorinda Sorvig, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts

EGF: John Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
Presentation of GraduatesHeather Koland, Interim Dean of Health, Public Service & Technical Programs
Conferring of DegreesShari L. Olson, Ph.D., President
Turning of the TasselJohn Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
Closing RemarksSara Johnson, Interim Dean of Student Success
Recessional

Watch the Livestream

For those unable to attend the Commencement ceremonies in person, we will provide a livestream on this website to enable virtual participation. Additionally, the videos of the ceremonies will be uploaded to the same platform for your convenience and enjoyment after the events.

Thief River Falls Ceremony

Livestream will be available on May 15.

East Grand Forks Ceremony

Livestream will be available on May 16.

Photo Gallery

Northland will capture photos of graduates during the ceremony. These images will be available for complimentary access a few days after commencement.

Thief River Falls Ceremony

Coming soon.

East Grand Forks Ceremony

Coming soon.

Congratulations Graduates!

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