Greater Grand Forks

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Greater Grand Forks Resources
The Greater Grand Forks web site, http://www.visitgrandforks.com/, offers visitor information and resources to help friends and family make their plans and arrangements for their commencement visit. You can also contact the Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau at (701) 777-0444.

Parking for Guests
Ample parking will be available for all commencement ceremonies (see the maps). Spring commencement guests should use the south parking lot at the Alerus Center. Summer and winter commencement guests may park in the lot south of the Chester Fritz Auditorium. Commencement parking is free to guests and students.

Driving directions: (via MapQuest)
to the University of North Dakota
to the Chester Fritz Auditorium
to the Alerus Center

The Alerus Center, site of UND’s main spring commencement ceremony, is one of the region’s premier events and entertainment facilities. Seating up to 19,000, it hosts conferences, trade shows, concerts, and football games for UND and area high schools.