Education

Education graduates are recognized during a new teacher reception which occurs the night prior to graduation. Graduates are given a small token courtesy of the School of Education, Leadership and Public Service recognizing the teacher candidate's readiness to enter the profession as a professional educator. The School of Education, Leadership and Public Service uses the ceremony for awards to individuals to celebrate excellence in a specific discipline or speciality area. 

The reception is by invitation to graduates who have completed their student teaching. Graduates are welcome to bring all the family and friends they wish to invite. The graduate's mentor teacher, university supervisor, and the principal of the graduate's student teaching site school are invited to attend. The reception will include a slide presentation and quote from each graduate so we can celebrate their success.

Nursing

Graduates receiving a B.S.N. or an M.S.N. will participate in a pinning/hooding ceremony the night prior to the commencement ceremony. This is typically held at 4:30 p.m. in Jamrich 1100. During the ceremony, the graduates are recognized for their achievements and dedication to the profession of nursing. Graduates will have presentations where they are able to send their appreciation to the people who have assisted them during their years at Northern.

The ceremony will consist of individual introductions of the graduates, flower distribution and then the pinning for B.S.N students or the hooding for M.S.N. students. After the distribution of pins and hoods, there will be a candle light ceremony where the graduating class is able to reflect on its education. There will be class pictures taken, which will be available for the graduating students to purchase.

ROTC Seniors

ROTC Commissioning

R.O.T.C. Commissioning Exercises will be held directly following the commencement ceremony in the Whitman Commons area, Room 136.

 

If you plan to attend the Superior Dome Commencement Ceremony and you are an active-duty service member or military veteran: 

You are welcome to wear your dress uniform or service dress in place of traditional commencement regalia. Please ensure your uniform complies with your branch's regulations for formal events.