Northeastern State University Commencement

NSU is planning the Fall 2026 Commencement exercises for our fall graduates. Each ceremony will recognize bachelor's and master's degree candidates from the designated college listed below.

NSU will live stream the commencement ceremonies being held in the Event Center so family and friends who are unable to attend can still be involved. More information concerning live streaming and video recordings will be posted on the Commencement website when available.

Saturday, December 12 - NSU Event Center, Tahlequah

9:30 a.m.
-College of Business and Technology/College of Extended Learning
-Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions

1:30 p.m.
-College of Education
-College of Liberal Arts

Commencement ceremonies being held in the Event Center will be available for livestreaming on the NSU Facebook Page!

Accommodations:

Graduates with Special Needs

• If you need special assistance, please contact Alexis Bowers at harri130@nsuok.edu no later than Monday, November 30, 2026, so arrangements may be made.

Guests with Special Needs

• Accommodations are available for guests in wheelchairs and those with limited mobility. Please see the Commencement Ceremony Instructions below for specific information.

• NSU Commencement Dress and Conduct Guidelines
• Approved Commencement Regalia

All graduation regalia will be available to purchase in person at either campus bookstore
from 10/19/2026 - 12/11/2026.

Regalia is sized by height so there is nothing to pre-order.  

If you want to have your regalia shipped, online ordering is available at:
https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/nestate/

The ONLINE ORDERING DEADLINE for shipping is Sat. 11/14/2026.

Note: When you purchase your regalia from the HJ website you only have the option to purchase in a bundle (cap/gown/tassel; cap/gown/tassel/hood).

If you would like to buy regalia as separate items, you may do so from either campus bookstore.

Regalia, graduation announcements, frames, and class rings are all available to purchase through
our Herff Jones site.

G.P.A. honor cords will have to be purchased at the bookstore or at your graduation ceremony.

Honor cord eligibility will be verified using the graduate list provided by the university.

Check back for updated information November 2, 2026.

Genesee Photography will be taking your pictures throughout the ceremony. Pre-register using the link below or by scanning the QR code. They will communicate directly with you regarding your photos.