2027 Commencement Important Dates
- January 30, 2027: Registration for Commencement opens, including attendance, regalia, and volunteering.
- April 1, 2027: Deadline to order regalia and to RSVP for the commencement ceremony. (No exceptions.)
- May 13, 2027: Commencement ceremonies at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the NHCC Gymnasium. Employees should check in 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
Pre-Commencement Information
RSVP for Commencement & Regalia
- If you’ll be participating in Commencement, RSVP by April 1, 2027.
- Need regalia? NHCC is offering employees free regalia rental through Jostens. You will pick up and return the regalia the day of Commencement. Failure to return the regalia will result in an invoice requesting payment.
Accommodations
If you require disability accommodations related to participation in the Commencement ceremony (including special seating for yourself or guests, sign language interpretation, personal audio amplification, etc.), please contact Jessica Fraser, Director of Access Services, at (phone) or Jessica.Fraser@nhcc.edu by April 1, 2027.
Volunteer
We need volunteers! If you’re interested and available to greet and direct students and families, assist with check-in, clean between ceremonies, etc., please indicate your interest on the RSVP form.
Commencement Day Information
Safety Guidelines
NHCC will follow guidance set forth by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Visit the MDH website to view up-to-date requirements. Communication will follow from NHCC Public Safety and the College Leadership for any other guidance.
Arrival
Employees should arrive no later than 2:15 PM and 5:15 PM. Check-in and regalia distribution will be located in the Center for Business & Technology. We will direct you on where to check in, pick up your cap and gown, and line up for the processional. Ceremonies begin at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location & Parking
The Commencement ceremony will take place in the NHCC Gymnasium (HWC 123). Please park in the East Parking Lot off 85th Avenue North. Carpooling and public transit are highly encouraged.
What Not to Bring
North Hennepin Community College does NOT allow confetti, noisemakers, etc., so please let students and their families know. There will be a stroller and balloon storage area in one of the classrooms in HWC. ONLY water is allowed in the HWC Gymnasium. You will be responsible for your own belongings.