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Directions and Parking

Alerus Center

Spring Commencement is held at the Alerus Center.

  • There are no limits to the number of guests graduates can invite to the ceremonies.
  • Tickets are not needed.
  • Parking is free.
  • Graduates should consider carpooling with their guests.
  • Parking is locating at the south and east lots of the Alerus Center.
  • Graduates, faculty, and staff should enter Doors #4 or #5 for easy access to the assembly area in the Alerus Ballroom.
  • Guests should enter Door #1 at the southeast corner of the Alerus Center.
  • Prohibited items in the Alerus Center can be found here.

Interstate (I-29)

Alerus Interstate route

Westbound from Highway 2

Alerus Highway 2

Chester Fritz Auditorium

Winter and Summer Commencement Ceremonies are held at the Chester Fritz Auditorium.

  • Graduates, guests, faculty, and staff may park in the lot south of the Chester Fritz Auditorium.
  • Parking is free.

Interstate (I-29)

Chester Fritz I29

Westbound from Highway 2

Chester Fritz Westbound from Highway 2

Eastbound from Highway 2

Chester Fritz going east on highway 2

Hotel Accommodations

For information, visit the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Center.

Ceremonies & University Events
Skalicky Suite 110
4300 James Ray Dr Stop 7142
Grand Forks, ND 58202
P 701.777.6393
UND.commencement@UND.edu
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