Information for Family & Guests
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduating class at the North Dakota State University Commencement ceremonies.
Arrival, Parking, and Seating
- No tickets or guest passes are required to attend the ceremony, all guests are welcome
- Map and directions to the Fargodome
- Parking at the Fargodome is free for NDSU's Commencement ceremony
- Guests may enter through any general entrance of the Fargodome (doors open 1 hour prior to the start of the ceremony)
- Guest seating is restricted to the concourse level and is available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Wheelchair seating is available in the southeast and southwest corners of the Fargodome
- The Participant Seating chart is available to assist guests in seat selection
Photography
- Professional photographers from Lifetouch Photography will take photos of each candidate during the ceremony
- Candidates will receive information from Lifetouch after the ceremony regarding the option to purchase prints
- Ordering information is also posted on the NDSU Events page of the Lifetouch web site after the ceremony
- Guests may take photographs at any time from your seat during the ceremony
- After the ceremony, guests may also use the special photo areas which are set up in the main lobby and the northeast and northwest corners of the concourse level of the Fargodome
- Please view the Participant Seating Chart for the seating assignments by academic college
Hotel Accommodations
There are a variety of hotel accommodations in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Convention and Visitor's Bureau web site can assist you in selecting accommodations.