May 13, 2025

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NDSU’s Spring Commencement ceremony has arrived. As you get ready to walk the stage, be sure to grab some pictures across campus to commemorate the occasion and remember all the hard work it took to get here.

To help capture every aspect of this special occasion, we’ve compiled a list of the best spots on campus to snap a photo on graduation day. We want the smiling faces of all our NDSU students and families to fill our Instagram feed, so be sure to tag us at @ndsu.official and use #NDSUGrad when posting.

Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Fargodome.

Photo of a student by the NDSU gates

 

NDSU GATES

The gates on the corner of 12th Ave N. and University Drive welcome students during their first week of classes. They’re also a great spot to take photos when you’re getting ready to graduate from NDSU.

Photo by paigerosencrans 

Photo of student in front of Putnam Hall

YOUR ACADEMIC BUILDING

You’ve worked hard in your major, now show it off. A great spot to take photos is by your academic program’s building. 

Photo by shayla.newgard

Photo of students in cap and gown in front of downtown building.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

Barry Hall, Renaissance Hall and Klai Hall in downtown Fargo offer great backdrops for students who love our downtown locations.

Photo by fstinar4

Photo of a student in cap and gown at the Babbling Brook

MEMORABLE CAMPUS SPOT

You’ve made a lot of memories at NDSU. Celebrate the good times by taking photos at your most memorable spots on campus. This could be your residence hall, athletic fields, The Babbling Brook or your favorite study spot.

Photo by rachel.grande2889

Photo of student in front of the Bison statue in cap and gown.

BISON STATUE

It’s the most photographed place on campus for good reason. The bison statue greets you when entering campus on Albrecht Blvd. Snap a photo by it in your graduation regalia.

Photo by NDSU University Relations

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