Wear your cap and gown

All in-person participants must wear the official WNMU Commencement regalia that includes a cap and gown, stole and cords.

Graduates can make arrangements to acquire Commencement items from the University Bookstore during regular business hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday, 10am to 3pm.

To have your items shipped, respond to the University Bookstore’s email notifying you that your regalia is ready or contact them directly at, 0341mgr@follett.com.

Be prompt

Arrive back on campus for the actual ceremony for lineup behind the Fine Arts Center Theatre no later than 1pm (MT).

Share your story

Tag your photos with #WNMUgrad on your social media channels.

Access the venue

To participate virtually, check your university email as well as your text messages for the Zoom link. After clicking the link, you’ll enter a virtual waiting room where your name will be verified against the list of degree recipients before being admitted to the virtual graduation hall.

Wait times may vary, so please stay connected if you aren’t admitted immediately.

Attend the rehearsal

Participants joining in-person & virtually will convene for a Commencement rehearsal at 11am (MT) on the day of the commencement, Friday, December 12. All in-person participants should arrive at the Fine Arts Center Theatre at least 30 minutes before 11am (MT) to ensure a smooth and efficient rehearsal.
Access the rehearsal @ https://wnmu.zoom.us/j/81640789870

Provide the correct Zoom profile name

When you enter your Zoom profile name, use this exact format: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. The hosts will only admit those who meet these instructions.

Be prompt

Arrive in the virtual waiting room no later than 1pm (MT). The waiting room will be locked well before the start of the ceremony. You will be unable to participate if you neglect to log in on time or if you log out before your name is called.

Show your Mustang pride

Download a Zoom background designed just for the Class of 2025 here.

Wear your cap and gown

Please wear the official WNMU Commencement regalia mailed to you from the University Bookstore. If your cap and gown has not arrived in time for the ceremony, you can get creative and handcraft your own purple and gold regalia. As Commencement is a reverent occasion, please keep your handcrafted cap and gown appropriate for the occasion. 

Make the most of your time

When your name is called, you will be spotlighted for a brief period while receiving your diploma, so be sure you’re ready for your moment to shine.

Attend the rehearsal

Hosting a hybrid event of this size and importance takes careful planning and participation from every graduate. Please log into rehearsal no later than 10:45 a.m. (MT) on Commencement day, Friday, December 12.