Gather Here. Go Far

With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Homecoming

In 1924, NSU hosted its first-ever homecoming. One hundred years later, NSU and the Alumni Association invite you to return to NSU for the centennial celebration - Forever Green.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Northeastern State University Commencement

Graduation Images

Spring 2024 Commencement Photos are now available! 

Commencement Photos

SPRING 2024 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

NSU is planning the Spring 2024 Commencement exercises for our spring and summer 2024 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 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. 

Friday, May 10 - NSU Center for Performing Arts, Tahlequah
4:00 p.m. – Oklahoma College of Optometry

Friday, May 10 - NSU Event Center, Tahlequah
6:30 p.m. – Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions 

Saturday, May 11 - NSU Event Center, Tahlequah
9:30 a.m. –  College of Education
1:30 p.m.  – College of Business and Technology & College of Liberal Arts

Monday, May 13 - ORU Mabee Center, Tulsa
6:30 p.m. – All Colleges

Accommodations:

Graduates with Special Needs

  • If you need special assistance, please contact Alexis Harris at harri130@nsuok.edu no later than Monday, April 29, 2024, so arrangements may be made.

Guests with Special Needs

  • An area is available for guests with limited mobility (i.e., wheelchairs, walkers, canes, elderly) along with one accompanying guest. Additional seating is available nearby on a first-come-first-served basis.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

NSU Event Center Location

Cap and Gown Purchasing Information

All graduation regalia will be available to purchase in person at either campus bookstore from 4/1/2024 - 5/11/2024.

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

 

If you want to have your regalia shipped, you can order online at:

 https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/nestate/ 

ORDERING DEADLINE for ground shipping is MONDAY 4/15/2024.

Note: When you purchase your regalia from the website, you only have the option to purchase in a bundle (cap/gown/tassel; cap/gown/tassel/hood). If you would like to buy them as separate items, you may do so from either campus bookstore.

 

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

 

For those ordering from the Herff Jones website,

G.P.A. honor cords will have to be purchased at the bookstore and at each graduation ceremony. Honor cords will also be available for purchase on the bookstore website by mid-April.

https://nsuok.bncollege.com/

 

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

 

Spring Commencement Program