UND Commencement Programs

Collection

Identifier: UA-125

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of UND commencement programs, beginning in 1889. Generally, three commencements were held each calendar year, in the Spring, Summer, and Winter. The Summer and Winter commencements, however, did not always occur. The folders contain the formal commencement program for all ceremonies. Other documents sometimes included are the commencement speaker's remarks, menus for the class dinner, and programs for the baccalaureate services. The first series contains programs for the general UND commencements. The second series contains programs for the UND School of Law, and the third series is for the UND School of Medicine.

Dates

created: 1889-

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the Rules and Regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The first UND commencement occurred June 13, 1889. Eight students, six women and two men, received degrees. Generally, UND has held commencements three times each calendar year: Spring, Summer, and Winter. The School of Law and the School of Medicine hold one commencement per year at the end of the Spring semester.

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