Welcome to all your Graduate and Commencement Information Page!
What is included in this page???
Commencement details such as graduation and walking lists, graduate information, Department
Awards, and the monthly conferral lists of those students who have graduated in the
past (we no longer publish the conferral lists prior to Spring 2018).
Two video streams of the Commencement Ceremony are offered below.
Both have closed captioning available, which you may have to enable by clicking on
the proper button within the player.
Click for the YouTube stream Click for the Facebook stream
2021 New Mexico Tech Commencement Program (PDF): TBA
NMT students graduating with their associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degrees will be honored in the e-ceremony. The streaming event will begin with a pre-event
production that includes slides and videos of the Class of 2021 starting at 8:45 a.m.
Keynote Speaker:TBA
E-Program and Website Address
The Commencement Committee will distribute the URLs for the e-ceremony by TBA. New
this year is an online commencement e-program . The virtual program will replace the
printed program. This e-program will contain the traditional content of a program,
such as names, degrees and honors for everyone in the Class of 2021, plus additional
materials. The enhanced program will include photos, links to department awards, SGA
and GSA awards, and links to all of the virtual post commencement receptions (meeting
rooms) hosted by the various departments.
Best wishes to the entire Class of 2021 and congratulations to you and your families
as you persevered and completed your coursework and requirements during this crisis.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement
materials are not able to participate in Commencement.
IMPORTANT NOTE:If we do not receive a student's Intent to Graduate or Intent to Walk Form by April
16th, 2021, by 5 pm the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There
will be no exceptions to this.
Updates: none
*********IMPORTANT INFORMATION Regarding NMT Commencement for 2021**********
Due to the ever changing COVID-19 restrictions NMT is currently exploring Commencement
options. Please keep an eye on this page for information and updates.
eCeremony "Walking" List Spring 2021- TBA
Commencement List Spring 2021-TBA
Honor Cord Info: Students who are eligible for honors will have honor cords mailed to them in the
same envelop with their diploma.
Diplomas will be mailed in June no later than the 15th.
Graduation Information for Students
Announcements
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
Caps and gowns will be available for purchase through the campus bookstore, please
contact the bookstore for further information regarding the availability of caps and
gowns and when you can purchase yours. Bookstore can be reached by telephone at 575.835.5415
or you can visit their website atwww.nmtechbookstore.com.
Graduation Packets, and Honor stoles will be handed out First week of May, please
stay tuned for the email regarding this information and all that is important for
all Commencement needs.
Tassels will be given out during check-in the morning of Commencement.
Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement
materials are not able to participate in Commencement.
Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should
be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed.
If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 24th, the student
will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.
Graduation
If you are planning on graduating in May, you will need to make sure you have filled
out an "Intent to Graduate"; if you haven't done so and still need to, you can print
the "Intent to Graduate" from the graduation forms tab below or come by the registrar's
office and pick one up. Intent to Graduate and Intent to walk forms are due April
24th, 2020. No exceptions will be made after this date.
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
Student line up begins at 7:30 am and graduation begins at 9 am. Students will need
to check in at the check-in table which will be located in front of the signs with
line-up lists, students will also need to be in line 15 minutes prior to the ceremony
starting for a final check-in. Any student not in line and ready to proceed by 8:45
is in danger of being removed from the walking list. We please ask for everyones cooperation.
PLEASE DO NOT leave any bags or backpacks unattended for security reasons, thanks
for your cooperation!
Programs are being limited to one per person but can be ordered.
Students are being required to participate in the commencement that immediately follows
their completion of school. We are no longer allowing students who have graduated in previous
years and chose to not walk at that time, to come back and walk.
Graduation Rehearsal
At this time there is not scheduled rehearsals for Commencement, however we may offer
one in the future, and will notify students in the case that we do.
Caps & Gowns, and Graduation Announcements
This year the NMT Bookstore will be serving your cap & gown needs for the spring graduation
ceremony. Please visit the Bookstore website,www.nmtechbookstore.com, afterMarch 1stto view their selection and purchase your regalia.
The cost to purchase regalia is not included in the graduation fee. The graduation
fee, which has remained flat for over a decade, helps to offset the cost of diploma
printing and other general expenses related to graduation. The fee is paid by all
graduating students regardless of whether they desire regalia. Over the years, NMT
has maintained a quiet tradition of absorbing the cost of regalia for the graduates.
However, and regretfully, our recent increasing graduating classes, coupled with shrinking
budgets, makes it impossible for us to continue this amenity.
We are requiring students to fill out a walking and pronunciation form to RSVP for
commencement, which helps us to know which students are walking, so we can update
walking and commencement lists, and know who to expect. If we do not receive the student's
Intent to Walk Form by April 24th, the student will not be able to participate in
commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.
You can double check the walking list on the "Walking List" tab below to verify that
you are walking. If your name does not appear this means that you have not notified
our office of your plans to participate and/or have not purchased your cap and gown
from the bookstore. If you are planning to participate please contact our office
immediately so we can work with you. If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 24th, the student
will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.
Graduation Announcements are ordered at the students or parents discretion. You can
order announcements through NMT bookstore by coming in, in person or you can visit www.nmtechbookstore.com.
Walking and Commencement Lists
We are working on the preliminary lists for the 2020 ceremony and will post and update
them as we receive student information.
If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 24th, the student
will not be added to the walking list and will not be able to participate in commencement.
There will be no exceptions to this.
Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement
materials are not able to participate in Commencement.
Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should
be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed.
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
Students need to plan to arrive between 7:30-8:00 am to check-in at the check-in table
to receive tassels.
Students will get in line at the check-in table according to their last name for undergraduates:
A-L; M-Z. Masters and PhD students will line up in the same line titled ADVANCED.
Once a student has checked in he/she will find the line with their corresponding Degree
list, Marshall's will be standing at the lists to assist.
Students need to be in line by 8:45 am for the Processional as commencement is set
to begin at 9:00 am Sharp.
Processional to proceeds will Faculty followed by Students at 9:00 am.
If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 24th, the student
will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.
Information for Parents and Guests
Commencement Ceremony Information and Location
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
The Student Graduation ceremony will start at 9:00am and will be approximately 2 hours.
Reception to follow immediately after on the lawn South of Brown Hall.
We also ask that all guests to please not stand or block the view of those sitting,
it is okay to take photos, but please be courteous to those behind you. We also ask
that guests not take photos directly in front of the stage so that the area is clear
for graduates returning to their seats. We know it is an exciting time and we are
all very excited to see our graduates walk, we just ask that we all cooperate to make
it a pleasant and great time for all.
***We ask all those who are a non-graduate (parent, child, etc.) to please not sit
or stand in graduate seating.***
Commencement Announcements
The responsibility of announcement ordering is done by the student/parents, and can
be done through the NMT Bookstore. You can visit the website at www.nmtechbookstore.com
Commencement Programs
We are asking for families to only take one program per person. If you are needing
more or would like more than one program, we would like for you to order them from
us.
We are limiting orders to 5 per person. If you want more than one program you can
download the program order form and order more.
Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement
materials are not able to participate in Commencement.
Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should
be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed.
Graduate and Guest Seating during Commencement
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
Limited seating is provided (on a first come first served basis), spectators are encouraged
to bring seating as commencement is held out doors on NMT's lawn.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) seating and arrangements: If you are needing seating for someone with a disability,
please fill out the seat reservation form. We are going to have a seating section
reserved for anyone with a disability with one other person allowed to sit in that
section as well.
Commencement is open to all, any number of family members may attend! Please be seated
15 minutes prior to commencement, as we are scheduled to begin at 9:00 am sharp.
****We ask all those who are a non-graduate (parent, child, etc.) to please not sit
or stand in graduate seating.****
We also ask that all guests to please not stand or block the view of those sitting,
it is okay to take photos, but please be courteous to those behind you. We also ask that guests not take photos directly in front of the stage so that the
area is clear for graduates returning to their seats. We know it is an exciting time and we are all very excited to see our graduates walk,
we just ask that we all cooperate to make it a pleasant and great time for all.
Plan for Bad Weather
At this time the information below is longer true for 2020 commencement due to COVID-19.
For updated information regarding commencement 2020 details please follow the link
above under Important Information.
Bad weather PLAN B information here. This is in case of bad weather and commencement
is needing to be moved indoors.