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2025 Spring Commencement Program

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Diné College will celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Tsaile Campus, northeast of the gymnasium. 
 
Key Details for Graduates:
  • Rehearsal: May 7th, 2025, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Tsaile Campus Library
  • Caps & Gowns: Pick up at the Student Success Center or arrange delivery by contacting the Registrar’s Office at registrar@dinecollege.edu or (928) 724-6630. Complete the Graduate Exit Survey to receive your cap and gown.
  • Photos: Complimentary graduation photos available by appointment or during the ceremony. Submit a photo release form and request photos at www.dinecollege.edu or contact marketing@dinecollege.edu.
 
Additional Information:
  • Dorm rooms are available for rent through Residence Life. Submit an Overnight Stay Form to reslife@dinecollege.edu and contact the Cashier’s Office at (928) 724-6684 for payment.
  • Vendor applications are open until 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025. Submit forms to dhr@dinecollege.edu.
 
For updates, visit www.dinecollege.edu or contact Marketing & Communications at marketing@dinecollege.edu or (928) 724-6694

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

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Diné College will celebrate its Fall 2025 graduates on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Tsaile Campus, northeast of the gymnasium. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Nikki Tulley, a research scientist with the BAERI/NASA Ames Research Center.
 
Key Details for Graduates:
  • Rehearsal: December 11, 2025, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Tsaile Campus Library
  • Caps & Gowns: Pick up at the Student Success Center or arrange delivery by contacting the Registrar’s Office at registrar@dinecollege.edu or (928) 724-6630. Complete the Graduate Exit Survey to receive your cap and gown.
  • Photos: Complimentary graduation photos available by appointment or during the ceremony. Submit a photo release form and request photos at www.dinecollege.edu or contact marketing@dinecollege.edu.
 
Additional Information:
  • Dorm rooms are available for rent through Residence Life. Submit an Overnight Stay Form to reslife@dinecollege.edu and contact the Cashier’s Office at (928) 724-6684 for payment.
  • Vendor applications are open until 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025. Submit forms to dhr@dinecollege.edu.
 
For updates, visit www.dinecollege.edu or contact Marketing & Communications at marketing@dinecollege.edu or (928) 724-6694

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Commencement FAQs

Who is the Commencement Speaker?

 

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Rehearsals

Rehearsal (Optional) 
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2025 
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 
Location: Library or Diné College Gymnasium, Tsaile Campus. (final location to be confirmed)

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Where do I get my cap and gown?

If you have not already done so, please download and complete the Cap and Gown Order Form. 
Submit your completed form to bookstore@dinecollege.edu. 
Please note: Forms submitted after the deadline are not guaranteed to receive the requested size. 
 
Distribution: Cap and gowns will be available for pickup beginning December 4, 2025, at the Registrar’s Office (Student Success Center, Tsaile Campus). 
 
Important: The required graduation survey must be completed before your cap and gown, or other graduation regalia can be released. Here is the link: Fall 2025 Graduation Exit Survey 

Can my cap and gown be sent to a Diné College Site/Center?

Yes.

Cap and gowns can be delivered to any of Diné College’s six sites/centers/campuses.
To make delivery arrangements, email registrar@dinecollege.edu by Thursday, December 4, 2025, 5pm.

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas will be sent to graduates after all final grades are posted. The Office of the Registrar will send the diplomas through certified mail requiring the graduate’s signature upon delivery. Graduates can arrange to pick up their diplomas at a Dine’ College campus/site/center.  For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@dinecollege.edu.

Is there any room accommodations for students at DC for graduates?

The Residence Life Department is offering dorm rooms for graduates needing lodging.
  • Graduates may reserve one room at $10.00 per night.
  • Additional rooms for guests or family members will be charged at the standard guest rate (single or double occupancy).
  • Graduates are encouraged to bring their own twin-size bedding. Limited bedding may be provided if needed.
Please complete the Guest Registration Form and send it to residencelife@dinecollege.edu
For questions, contact Residence Life at (928) 724-6782.
Payment: Room rental fees can be paid through the Cashier’s Office at (928) 724-6684 (payment accepted by phone).

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Will there be photos taken at the ceremony?

The Marketing Department will be onsite taking photos of Graduates and ceremony. Please download and sign the photo release form for our Marketing team. If you have questions regarding the photo release form, please contact Jazzmine Martinez at jdmartinez@dinecollege.edu or 928-724-6694

 Photo Release Form

Send your completed form to marketing@dinecollege.edu.

Is there a limit on the amount of guests I can invite?

There are no limits to the number of guests a graduate can invite to the commencement ceremony.

When will I get my sash or honor card?

Sashes and honor cords are distributed during the lineup on graduation day. Each graduate will receive a sash with the campus or site they indicated on their graduation petition.

Vendors

Interested in being a vendor at Diné College’s Fall 2025 Commencement?
Download the vendor form and email your completed application to dhr@dinecollege.edu.

Event Details
• Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Location: Tsaile Campus, northeast of the gymnasium

Submission Deadline
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00 am

Limited Space
• Only the first seven (7) approved vendors will be assigned a space.

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Commencement Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: South Side of Ned Hatathli Culture Center, Tsaile, AZ

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Rehearsal (Optional)

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Time: 2:00–4:00 PM

Location: Tsaile Campus, Ned Hatathli Culture Center (NHC), RM101C Lecture Hall

Cap and Gown Orders

Download and complete the Cap and Gown Order Form and submit it to bookstore@dinecollege.edu.

Important: Forms submitted after the deadline are not guaranteed to receive the requested size.

Pickup: Available beginning Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Registrar’s Office (Student Success Center, Tsaile Campus).

Picking Up a Cap and Gown at a Site or Center

Cap and gowns have been delivered to extended campuses. If you requested site delivery, contact your site or center directly to arrange pickup.

Room Accommodations for Graduates

The Residence Life Department is offering dorm rooms for graduates needing lodging.

  • Graduates may reserve one room at $10.00 per night.
  • Additional rooms for guests and family are available at the standard rate.
  • Graduates are encouraged to bring their own twin-size bedding. Limited bedding is available if needed.

Complete the Guest Registration Form and submit it to residencelife@dinecollege.edu.

For questions, contact Residence Life at (928) 724-6782. Payment accepted through the Cashier’s Office at (928) 724-6684 (phone payments accepted).

Contact

Office of the Registrar

Phone: (928) 724-6630
Email: registrar@dinecollege.edu