Graduation and Commencement

• Caps and gowns will be available for purchase through the campus bookstore, please contact the bookstore for further information regarding the availability of caps and gowns and when you can purchase yours.  Bookstore can be reached by telephone at 575.835.5415 or you can visit their website at www.nmtechbookstore.com.  
• Graduation Packets, and Honor stoles will be handed out First week of May, please stay tuned for the email regarding this information and all that is important for all Commencement needs. 
• Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement materials are not able to participate in Commencement.
• Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed. 
• If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 14th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

If you are planning on graduating in May or completed your courses in December 2022, you will need to make sure you have filled out an "Intent to Graduate"; if you haven't done so and still need to, you can print the "Intent to Graduate" from the graduation forms tab below or come by the registrar's office and pick one up. Intent to Graduate and Intent to walk forms are due April 14th, 2023.  No exceptions will be made after this date.

Intent to Graduate: 

Graduation Payment:

• • NMT Cashier store. Pay Intent to Graduate fee. (click on the NMT Cashier Office Payment)

INTENT TO GRADUATE FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE: (if you cannot access the forms, please email us at registrar@zlcr.net.)

• • Undergraduate Intent to Graduate & Graduation Payment Form
    • Technical Elective Approval and Degree Completion Advisor Approval Form
  • Graduate (Advanced Degree) Intent to Graduate & Graduation Payment Form
• Graduation Newsletter
• Instructions for Graduates
• Student Satisfaction Survey
• Program Order Form

Intent to walk or not walk submissions, also includes submisson of graduation payment.  Payment is due at the time of submission. ALL student must complete one of the options below to submit proof of Graduation payment, as the graduation fee is required of all students, no matter participation in Commencement.

• Intent to Walk form - form available from January 15th- April 12, 2024.
• NOT Walking in Commencement Form.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement materials are not able to participate in Commencement. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If we do not receive a student's Intent to Graduate or Intent to Walk Form by April 12th, 2024, by 5 pm the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Graduation Fee's are required of all students even those not participating in Commencement, Commencement participation is no cost. The graduation payment must be completed and submitted with an Intent to Graduate form.

Intent to Walk forms are required for all students.  Graduation payments completed without the submission of the Intent to Walk form does not warrant participation in Commencement.

Commencement 2023

INSTRUCTIONS for GRADUATES

There is no rehearsal for commencement.  

Please read these instructions to prepare for the activities of the ceremony.

• Saturday, May 13, 7:30 am

• Report to the west side of the Rodeo Arena for line up.  Please show up wearing your cap and gown.
• PhD candidates will be responsible for your hood. During the processional wear it hanging over your arm.  You will need to hand it to your hooder once you get on stage. If you need access to a steamer contact commencement@zlcr.net prior to Saturday.
• Report to  the student check-in table.  You will receive your tassel at the time that you check in.  Wear your tassel on the right side of your cap.

• Find the canopy for your degree and major.  Report to this location for line-up.  Stay in line until the ceremony starts.  Marshalls (ushers) will be available to assist you.

• A photographer will be available after the ceremony on campus to take portraits free of charge (compliments of the NMT Alumni Office). 

• 9:00am – Processional

• The Platform party, faculty, and graduates march in.  Marshalls will direct you.

• When you arrive at your seat, remain standing until all graduates march in.   The President will ask you to be seated.

 

3. Procedures for Walking Across the Stage:

• Your class (associate, bachelor, master, PhD) will be asked to stand as a group.  
• Your Marshall will lead your line to the right side of the stage.
• When your name is called, go up the steps on the right side of the stage.  Accept your diploma cover from Dr. Wells.  Please refrain from any physical contact.  
• A picture will be taken as you receive your diploma cover; be sure to look at the photographer and smile!  
• The Board of Regents will be present on stage to offer congratulations. Please refrain from any physical contact.
• Doctoral Candidates will be hooded by their advisor after accepting their diploma cover. 
• Walk down the steps on the other side of the stage (stage left).  
• Follow your line back to your seat.  If you are the first in line a Marshall will be available to show you the route back to your seat.  
• You may be seated upon returning to your chair. 

• Recessional

• At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Wells will invite all graduates to stand for the recessional.  The Platform Party will leave first, followed by the faculty, then the graduates.  Marshalls will direct you.

• Proceed through the receiving line to receive congratulations from your professors. 

• A social gathering following the conclusion of the ceremony will be held on the NMT Campus by Macey Center. Free desserts will be available and on your own food trucks will be on campus for you and your guests. 

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• Photographs and Campus Tours

• Your cap and gown are yours to keep.  

• The Office for Advancement will have a professional photographer stationed on  NMT Main Campus at the Macey Center for you to visit before (7am-830am) and after (11am-2pm)  commencement.  There will also be food trucks on campus and a dessert station (location TBD). 

• If your family or friends would like a campus tour please contact commencement@zlcr.net. 

• Diplomas and Diploma Covers

• If you are a summer or fall graduate Diplomas are mailed approximately 45-60 days after a student has completed their degree, and will be sent in a Protective cardboard cover.

• If you are a May graduate and participating in Commencement, your diploma will be mailed in June and you may keep the diploma cover for use when your diploma arrives.

• Information for Your Guests
• Click here to register your guests. Keep in mind seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Registering your guests does not guarantee them a seat. Please do not just register a large number of guests. 

• If your guest requires ADA accommodations please make sure to add that to your guest registration form or email commencment@zlcr.net if you have any questions regarding ADA accommodations.

• We ask that all guests please not stand or block the view of those sitting.  Please be courteous to those behind you.  
  • We ask that all guests (any non-graduates and children) only sit or stand in their designated area.  The arena floor is for graduate and faculty seating only.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your guests understand these rules and protocols.  
  • There will be some space for your guests to bring their lawn chairs if they perfer not to sit in the bleachers. 

1. Information regarding COVID-19 Safety Protocols
• All persons planning to attend commencement ceremonies should not attend if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms including, fever over 100.0F, loss of smell or taste, cough, muscle ache, sore throat, congestion/runny nose, chills, new or unusual headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
• All persons planning to attend commencement ceremonies should not attend if they have had a positive COVID-19 test in the past 10 days prior to May 11th. 
• All persons planning to attend commencement ceremonies should not attend if they live in the same household with, or have had close contact in the prior 14 days from May 11th with someone who has been in isolation for COVID-19 or had a test confirming they have the COVID-19 virus.

Any questions concerning commencement should be directed to the Commencement Committee..

You can contact us at 835-5618 or by e-mail at commencement@zlcr.net.

 

This year the NMT Bookstore will be serving your cap & gown needs for the spring graduation ceremony.  Please visit the Bookstore website, www.nmtechbookstore.com, after March 1st to view their selection and purchase your regalia.  

The cost to purchase regalia is not included in the graduation fee.  The graduation fee, which has remained flat for over a decade, helps to offset the cost of diploma printing and other general expenses related to graduation.  The fee is paid by all graduating students regardless of whether they desire regalia.  Over the years, NMT has maintained a quiet tradition of absorbing the cost of regalia for the graduates.   However, and regretfully, our recent increasing graduating classes, coupled with shrinking budgets, makes it impossible for us to continue this amenity.

We are requiring students to fill out a walking and pronunciation form to RSVP for commencement, which helps us to know which students are walking, so we can update walking and commencement lists, and know who to expect. If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 12th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

Walking and Pronunciation form

You can double check the walking list on the "Walking List" tab below to verify that you are walking.  If your name does not appear this means that you have not notified our office of your plans to participate and/or have not purchased your cap and gown from the bookstore.  If you are planning to participate please contact our office immediately so we can work with you. If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 12th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this. 

Graduation Announcements are ordered at the students or parents discretion. You can order announcements through NMT bookstore by coming in, in person or you can visit www.nmtechbookstore.com.

 

Commencement 2023: Final Walking/Participation list - posted 4-27-23

2023 Commencement Program List: Graduates from Summer 2022 to Spring 2023- Posted 4-27-23

If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 12th, the student will not be added to the walking list and will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement materials are not able to participate in Commencement.

Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed. 

 

• Students in commencement need to plan to arrive between 7:30-8:00 am to check-in at the check-in table to receive tassels.
• Students will get in line at the check-in table according to their last name for undergraduates: A-L; M-Z.  Masters and PhD students will line up in the same line titled ADVANCED.
• Once a student has checked in he/she will find the line with their corresponding Degree list, Marshall's will be standing at the lists to assist.
• Students need to be in line by 8:45 am for the Processional as commencement is set to begin at 9:00 am Sharp.
• Processional to proceeds will Faculty followed by Students at 9:00 am.

If we do not receive the student's Intent to Walk Form by April 12th, the student will not be able to participate in commencement. There will be no exceptions to this.

• The Student Graduation ceremony will start at 9:00am and will be approximately 2 hours. Reception to follow immediately after at a location on campus at Macey Center. 
• Click here to register your guests. Keep in mind seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Registering your guests does not guarantee them a seat. Please do not just register a large number of guests. 
• We also ask that all guests to please not stand or block the view of those sitting, it is okay to take photos, but please be courteous to those behind you.  We also ask that guests not take photos directly in front of the stage so that the area is clear for graduates returning to their seats. We know it is an exciting time and we are all very excited to see our graduates walk, we just ask that we all cooperate to make it a pleasant and great time for all.

***We ask all those who are a non-graduate (parent, child, etc.) to please not sit or stand in graduate seating.***  

The responsibility of announcement ordering is done by the student/parents, and can be done through the NMT Bookstore.  You can visit the website at www.nmtechbookstore.com

We are asking for families to only take one program per person.  If you are needing more or would like more than one program, we would like for you to order them from us.

We are limiting orders to 5 per person.  If you want more than one program you can download the program order form and order more. 

Students who indicated that they did not wish their name to be disclosed in commencement materials are not able to participate in Commencement.

Students who do not indicate on the Intent to Graduate whether their information should be disclosed in commencement press releases and materials will default to being disclosed. 

• Limited seating is provided (on a first come first served basis), bleacher stadium and limited chair seating will be available, we encourage guests to bring folding chairs as well.
• Click HERE to register your guests. Keep in mind seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Registering your guests does not guarantee them a seat. Please do not just register a large number of guests. 
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  seating and arrangements: If you are needing seating for someone with a disability, please fill out the seat reservation form.  We are going to have a seating section reserved for anyone with a disability with one other person allowed to sit in that section as well.
• Commencement is open to all, any number of family members may attend!  Please be seated 15 minutes prior to commencement, as we are scheduled to begin at 9:00 am sharp. Click TBA to register how many guests will be attending. 

****We ask all those who are a non-graduate (parent, child, etc.) to please not sit or stand in graduate seating.****   

• We also ask that all guests to please not stand or block the view of those sitting, it is okay to take photos, but please be courteous to those behind you.  We also ask that guests not take photos directly in front of the stage so that the area is clear for graduates returning to their seats. We know it is an exciting time and we are all very excited to see our graduates walk, we just ask that we all cooperate to make it a pleasant and great time for all.

Bad weather PLAN B information here. This is in case of bad weather and commencement is needing to be moved indoors.