Guest Information
Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center 3475 University Ave., Grand Forks, ND 58202 Winter and Summer Commencement Ceremonies are held at the Chester Fritz Performing
Arts Center
Parking is free and is located south of the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are not needed and there are no limits to the number of guests graduates can
invite to the ceremonies.
Doors to the seating area open 60 minutes before each ceremony.
Alerus Center 1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Spring Commencement is held at the Alerus Center.
Tickets are not needed and there are no limits to the number of guests graduates can
invite to the ceremonies.
Guest seating: Guests will have multiple viewpoints to see their graduate throughout
the ceremony. Guests have a great view of this special moment no matter where they're
seated.
Doors to the seating area open 60 minutes before the Doctoral & Master's Degrees ceremony
and 90 minutes before the Undergraduate Degrees ceremony. Parking is free and locating at the south and east lots of the Alerus Center.
Guests should enter Door #1 & #2 located at the south end of the Alerus Center.Walk thru metal detectors will be in use for the Spring Commencement Ceremonies at
all entrances. Attendees are encouraged to leave non-essential items at home or in
their vehicle. Please limit your carry-in items to cell phones, keys, wallets, and
small clutch bags. Camera bags are still allowed, but will require guests to go through
secondary screening.
Prohibited items in the Alerus Center:
Weapons of any kind Outside food/beverages Glass vases Helium balloons Air horns Alcohol Drones of any kind
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available to accommodate guests with disabilities along with
one companion at both commencement venues. Upon arrival to the commencement ceremony,
guests should check in with a staff member for assistance to the designated handicap
accessible area. Wheelchairs are available for transport only. Seating is first come,
first served.
Dining and Lodging
For information, visit the Visit Greater Grand Forks .