December 2021 Commencement at Baxter Arena

December Commencement is Dec. 17

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is excited to continue planning in-person ceremonies at Baxter Arena, while prioritizing the safety of our graduates and their guests. The health and safety of all graduates and their guests is our number one priority, and campus safety protocols will continue to update in accordance with guidance from the CDC and the Douglas County Health Department.

For additional information, please visit our Commencement website.

Be sure to check that site and your email often to stay updated with the latest details.

Schedule Information

9 A.M. Ceremony

• College of Arts and Sciences

• UNL College of Engineering

• College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

• College of Information Science & Technology

• Graduate students will walk with their college

1 P.M. Ceremony

• College of Business Administration

• College of Public Affairs and Community Service

• College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

• Graduate students will walk with their college

Graduation and Ceremony Information

A few things we want to highlight:

• Students must apply for graduation by Oct. 15 in MavLINK

• The application to be a December Commencement speaker is open until Oct. 11

• Cap and gown will be required; orders are due by Dec. 3 at the UNO Bookstore.

• Masks will be required

• Currently no tickets are needed for guests

UNO Grads Give

Did you benefit from the generosity of others during your time at UNO? Perhaps you received a UNO scholarship or grant. Or maybe assistance came from a friend or relative. Now is your chance to make a similar difference for someone just like you.

Through the UNO Grads Give campaign, graduating students can “pay it forward” by helping another student realize their dream of a college degree.

To help a student pay for a class they can't afford.

To help a student in a financial emergency.

To help a student who is hungry.

The campaign comes at the request of UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, who asks everyone to help her build and realize UNO’s vision — students included.

With that in mind, we invite every graduate to give back to UNO with a gift of $5 or more. Every dollar of every gift will help current students via one of these funds:

• UNO Fund for Student Scholarships
• Maverick Food Pantry Fund
• UNO Student Hardship Fund