Date

Ceremony Attendees

Time

Friday,
May 15, 2026

Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Spring 2026
Doctoral, Specialists in Education, and Master Candidates

6:00 pm.

Saturday,
May 16, 2026

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Spring 2026 Bachelor Candidates for Degree
Academic Colleges to be announced in January 2026.

9:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Spring 2026 Bachelor Candidates for Degree
Academic Colleges to be announced in January 2026.

2:00 p.m.

The NMSU Pan American Center enforces a clear bag policy. Please ensure your preparations align with this policy to avoid any inconveniences due to restricted items (such as gift bags, balloons or signs).

Graduation Cap with Commencement Program

 

The Commencement Ceremonies will be held at the NMSU Pan American Center and streamed live on NMSU YouTube. Graduates please plan to arrive one hour early and don't forget your GradPass (ticket).


 

Apply for Degree

If graduating, a current application for degree is required to receive the degree and participate in the ceremony.

Regalia

Purchase cap, gown and tassel necessary to participate in the ceremony.

During the Ceremony

Find out logistics for the ceremony, and please arrive one hour prior for check in.

Diploma Status

Order a duplicate diploma, electronic diploma and find the diploma status.