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New Mexico State University
Commencement

During the Ceremony

  • All candidates need to be prepared to present your name card to the Commencement Reader for personal recognition and to receive a certificate of participation.
  • Ed.D. and Ph.D. candidates, after receiving your certificate, proceed past the center podium and stand in front of the small riser. Turn to face the audience.  Your faculty advisor will then hood you and escort you down the left ramp. 
  • Professional photos are taken by Grad Images. You may view your Commencement photos on www.gradimages.com or by calling 1-800-424-3686.

Below is the map of where professional photos will be taken during the ceremony.