Guest Information

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Dining and Lodging

For information, visit the Visit Greater Grand Forks.