Marshal Participation Form

Join us at the upcoming Commencement ceremony as a marshal.

Role of a Commencement Marshal

• Guide the processional and recessional.
• Greet and usher guests.
• Assist with various on-stage roles.
• Attend a training meeting the day before commencement.
• Wear a distinctive green cap and gown. The cap and gown are provided for your use at no cost to you.
• You are asked to be present at least 60 minutes before the ceremony on Commencement Day.

Become a Marshal

Serve as a Marshal in at least six commencement ceremonies to receive a pink cord to wear at your own ceremony. Volunteering as a Marshal will count towards any service hours you may need.

While serving as a student marshal at commencement, you are representing the University of North Dakota. Participation is not guaranteed and is determined by Ceremonies and University Events. In order to be eligible to participate, students must not have reports regarding academic integrity concerns, have been found in violation of the Code of Student Life resulting in conduct probation, or be involved in a student conduct process that may result in a suspension. Student marshals are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, failure to do so may result in a student not being eligible to serve as a marshal.

Marshal Participation Form

The Summer Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 8 at 2 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Please fill out the form below to participate as a Student Marshal.