Commencement Weekend Traffic Notice

Please note that I‑10 westbound will be fully closed between Los Mochis and Anthony from 3 a.m. Saturday, May 16, through noon Sunday, May 17. Detours will route traffic off at Los Mochis and onto North Desert through Vinton and Anthony before reentering I‑10 westbound, after Anthony.

Plan extra travel time when attending commencement ceremonies on Saturday.
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Graduate Attendance and Live Stream

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 Stage Pass (ticket).

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 from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Science, College of Business, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
9:00 a.m.

Saturday,
May 16, 2026

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Spring 2026 Bachelor Candidates for Degree from the College of Arts and Science and College of Engineering

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

 

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.