Introduction
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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 |
| Welcome | Don Fischer, Interim Dean of Career & Technical Programs |
| President’s Greeting | Shari L. Olson, Ph.D., President |
| Student of the Year | TRF: Mitchell Christen, TRF Student Senate President EGF: Katelynn Kovarik, EGF Student Senate President |
| Acknowledgement of Honor Students | TRF: Dorinda Sorvig, Interim Dean of Liberal Arts EGF: John Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs |
| Presentation of Graduates | Heather Koland, Interim Dean of Health, Public Service & Technical Programs |
| Conferring of Degrees | Shari L. Olson, Ph.D., President |
| Turning of the Tassel | John Fields, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs |
| Closing Remarks | Sara 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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