Graduation is the term for completing the course of study at the University and fulfilling all the requirements for the degree. Commencement refers to the ceremony celebrating those who are receiving their degrees from NDU in a given year. At the Commencement ceremony, degrees are officially conferred on candidates by the President of the University.

Graduation Announcements
All announcements regarding Commencement 2009 are provided throughout the electronic boards located in different areas at NDU and on the NDU website.

Commencement Date and Time
Summer 2008 graduates, fall 2008 graduates and spring 2009 graduates all join in one commencement ceremony on Friday July 10, 2009 at 7:15pm. The event will run approximately 2 ½ hours in length. Graduating students should report to the processional line-up no later than 5:30p.m. Please be advised that guests must be in the Main location at 6:30p.m. The procession will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m.

Attendance
The University expects attendance by those who will graduate at the end of the spring semester 2009. Summer and fall graduates who would like to participate in the July Commencement are requested to notify the Registrar’s Office of their intent in person or by filling an on-line request by mid-June the latest.