No tickets are required.

The University of Nebraska Omaha Graduation Ceremony begins at 9AM and will end no later than 10:30AM.

• Graduation Ceremony – All students should plan to arrive at HPER 128 by 8:15AM to line up for the procession.
• Individual College Commencements – Undergraduate and graduate students should plan to line up no less than 45 minutes before your individual college's commencement. Please visit our full schedule for times for individual ceremonies.
• Family and guests – Early arrival guarantees the best parking and seating. Please visit our full schedule for a listing of times for individual ceremonies.

On May 4th, all parking lots are free and open to all UNO graduates, faculty, and staff. Designated handicapped accessible parking will be provided.

Guests with disabilities who require accommodations (special seating, interpreters, etc.) should contact the sponsoring department at least two weeks in advance of the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Wheelchairs will be available at each site. For the 9AM ceremony, we will have an area reserved in the Pep Bowl for wheelchairs and/or special needs. Wheelchair seating will also be available on the sidewalk area.

If you do not attend the ceremony your diploma will be mailed to you approximately 15-20 days after commencement.

You are not required to RSVP for commencement or any receptions.

No, all those who participate in the ceremony are candidates for graduation. We do not have final grades at the time of the commencement ceremonies to determine if all degree requirements have been met.

No, there is no graduation rehearsal. Graduates will receive printed instructions when they pick up their cap and gown.

Dress comfortably but appropriately under your commencement robes. Men should wear a dress shirt and tie. Although some consider the ties optional, the shirt collar and tie are visible at the throat of the gown. Most women prefer to wear a dress, suit or skirt and blouse, although dress slacks are also appropriate. Try to choose a dress or skirt with a hemline that does not extend below the gown. Wear comfortable dress shoes. Remember, your graduation may be outdoors, so high heels might not be appropriate. Leave purses with family and friends so that you can walk unencumbered across the stage. Candidates graduating with honors will wear medallions that are available for pick up with the cap and gown.

Graduates will have the opportunity to purchase professional photographs. A professional photographer will take pictures of each graduate before, during and after their walk across the stage. Proofs, plus information about ordering prints, will be provided via email approximately three weeks after the ceremony.

Free parking is available throughout campus. See the Parking page for more information.