Spring 2026 Commencement Program:

Our upcoming commencement program is currently in development and will be available soon.  We appreciate your patience as we finalize the details and look forward to sharing this special publication with you shortly.

Past Commencement Programs:

Our commencement programs are a lasting reflection of each graduating class and the milestones these graduates have achieved. Reviewing past programs offers a meaningful way to revisit memorable moments, celebrate traditions, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of our records. Click on the archives below to reflect on the achievements of our WNMU graduates:

• • • • • • CLICK HERE to review Fall 2025

To help you prepare for commencement day, graduates can CLICK HERE for important instructions and information. If you have additional questions, contact us by phone at 575-538-6118 or by email at registrars@wnmu.edu .

Participation in graduation rehearsal plays a vital role in creating a successful commencement ceremony. Rehearsal provides graduates with the opportunity to become familiar with the event flow, understand where they need to line up, when they need to line up, and feel fully prepared to enjoy and celebrate their achievement without added stress. Additionally, other important information will be provided during this time regarding the process for graduates to formally exit from the university upon completion of their degrees. All graduates are REQUIRED to participate in rehearsal. This includes both in-person and virtual graduates.

In-Person Graduate Rehearsal:

• • • • • Who: Certificate, Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Master’s Degree and Hi-Set graduates attending in-person
        • What: Commencement Rehearsal
        • When: Wednesday, May 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., mountain standard time
        • Where: Ben Altamirano Field located on Kentucky Street. CLICK HERE for campus map.

Virtual Graduate Rehearsal:

• • • • • Who: Certificate, Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Master’s Degree and Hi-Set graduates attending virtually 
        • What: Commencement Rehearsal
        • When: Wednesday, May 8, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00p.m., mountain standard time
        • Where: Zoom, Access the rehearsal https://wnmu.zoom.us/j/81640789870

Spring 2026 Commencement will be celebrated in a hybrid format, with both in-person and Zoom participation available. We are excited to allows graduates, families, and friends to come together, whether on campus or virtually, to celebrate this significant milestone and honor the achievements of our graduating class.

A few important details to remember for this day:

• • • • • Promptness is necessary to assure proper processional order in both in-person and virtual settings.
        • A pre-printed reader card with your name will be available for line-up on the day of commencement for those graduates who are attending the in-person event.
        • Commencement staff will be assisting with the line-up for both in-person and virtually.
        • Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., mountain standard time is the last day to register to participate in the Spring 2026 WNMU Commencement ceremony, either in-person or virtually. Any registrations received after this date WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the commencement event.

Line up Information:

• • • • • Line-up for graduates will begin at 4:00 p.m., mountain standard time for all in-person and virtual graduates.
        • Graduates attending the event in in-person, should line up at the Fine Arts Theater. CLICK HERE for a campus map.
        • Graduates attending the event virtually will receive a link through email to explain virtual line up details.

On graduation day, we want to help graduates look and feel their best. Below, graduates will find helpful guidelines and suggestions for appropriate attire for this special occasion.

Gowns and Caps:

• • • Graduates are encouraged to wear appropriate attire beneath their regalia to ensure a polished and comfortable appearance throughout the ceremony.
    • A cap, gown, and tassel will be mailed to those graduates who requested this option on their application for graduation/degree audit.
    • We recommend that gowns be pressed.

Tassels:

• • • Undergraduate Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor’s degree graduates will wear tassels on the RIGHT side of their cap.
    • Graduate Certificate and Master graduates and faculty members will wear tassels on the LEFT side of their cap.

To ensure a smooth and memorable commencement experience, please follow these important guidelines:

• • • • All candidates should be prepared to present your name card to the Commencement Reader for naming.
      • Following the conferring of the Baccalaureate Degree by the President and after returning to assigned seats, shift tassels to the left as a group on nod from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
      • Master candidates, after receiving your program cover, proceed past the center podium and turn to face the audience. You will then be hooded.
      • Master’s degree candidates’ tassels remain the same, on the left side of the cap.
      • There will be a recessional following the Commencement exercises. The order of march by group will be in reverse of the processional.

In the event of inclement weather, the Commencement ceremony will be relocated to the Fine Arts Theater on campus. Please note that, due to limited seating and fire marshal regulations, guest admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

If capacity is reached, overflow seating will be available in the Global Resource Center and Light Hall Auditorium on campus.

Any updates or location changes will be communicated promptly via email and text message using the contact information provided on the graduation/degree audit application.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you, regardless of the weather.

• • • CLICK HERE for a campus map

From regalia and announcements to accessibility and diploma delivery, this information ensures you are fully prepared to celebrate this milestone with confidence and joy. To help graduated have a smooth and memorable commencement experience, please review the following important details:

• • • • Accessibility Services: For assistance, please contact Accessibility Services at [575] 538-6277 or via email at accessibility@wnmu.edu.
      • Cap, Gown, and Tassel: Graduates may have regalia mailed to them. For details, call [575] 538-6123 or visit efollett.com.
      • Graduation Announcements: Announcements can be ordered through the WNMU Bookstore. For details, call [575] 538-6123 or visit efollett.com.
      • Diplomas: Diplomas will be mailed to the address provided on your degree application approximately six to eight weeks after final grades are processed by the Registrar’s Office.