2025 Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Baltimore Convention Center, beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. with the procession.

Link to Commencement in Review


Participants

  • August 2023 Graduates
  • December 2023 Graduates
  • Potential May 2024 Graduates

Commencement Speaker

The 2024 Commencement speaker is Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.
 Learn more.

Mackenzie Lookingland
Class of 2024 Spotlights

Celebrate the Class of 2024 with profiles highlighting some of our outstanding graduates.

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Academic Regalia

To participate in the Commencement ceremony, the proper regalia is required, which consists of an NDMU cap, gown, tassel, and hood. Graduates should place their order as soon as possible, as you must allow three weeks for shipping and receipt of regalia.

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Apply for Graduation

All students expecting to graduate must apply for graduation in order to have their degrees conferred. The conferral of degrees happens on a schedule based on your official completion date: August 31, December 31, or May 31.

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