Graduation and Commencement

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:

• Associate of General Studies
• Associate of Science in Business
• Bachelor of General Studies
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD
• Graduate Certificate
• Intent to Walk
• Graduation Newsletter
• Student Exit (checkout) Form
• Instructions for Graduates
• Student Satisfaction Survey
• Program Order Form

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.

• 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. 

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.

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, after March 1st to 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 26th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

Walking and Pronunciation form

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 26th, 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.

We have uploaded the preliminary lists for the 2019 ceremony and will update them as we receive updated information.

If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 26th, 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. 

Walking List updated 5-6-19

Commencement updated 5-6-19

• 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 26th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

• 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.***  

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

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. 

• 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.

Bad weather PLAN B information here. This is in case of bad weather and commencement is needing to be moved indoors.