Guest Information

Parking is free and tickets are not required.

Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center

Winter and Summer ceremonies are held at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center.

Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
3475 University Ave.
Grand Forks, ND 58202

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

Spring Commencement is held at the Alerus Center.

Alerus Center
1200 S 42nd St.
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Tickets are not needed, and there are no limits to the number of guests graduates can invite to the ceremonies.
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 located 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-through metal detectors will be in use 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

Accommodations

Accessible Seating

Elevators and accessible seating are available to accommodate guests with disabilities at both commencement venues. Upon arrival at 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 on where to stay and dine, visit the Visit Greater Grand Forks.

Visiting from Outside the US

Visit our Inviting Family to the US page for information on the required documentation.

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