
Northwestern State University will hold Spring 2026 commencement Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 with diplomas awarded during three ceremonies.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Business and Technology and the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development. The Class of 1976 will also be recognized with 50-year diplomas.
At 2 p.m. Wednesday, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.
At 10 a.m. Thursday, May 14, diplomas will be awarded to graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Louisiana Scholars’ College.
For a more detailed schedule and a list of FAQs, visit https://www.nsula.edu/ commencement/.