May Commencement at Baxter Arena
Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold will confer the degrees to candidates from all colleges, and each candidate's name will be read as they walk across the stage and receive their diploma cover, May 8.
- date: 05/08/20
- time: See details below.
- location: Baxter Arena • maps
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Visit the Commencement website
May 8, 2020 Commencement
Five Steps to May Graduation
- Meet with an academic advisor to ensure all degree requirements are met.
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Apply for your degree on MavLINK by March 13, 2020. You will submit your official RSVP for the Commencement Ceremony within your degree application.
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Order your cap and gown at the UNO Bookstore immediately after applying for your degree.
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Join the UNO Alumni Network.
- Attend UNO Commencement on May 8, 2020!
Ceremony Information
Please keep in mind that Spring Commencement is our largest ceremony. Be aware of which ceremony your college will be participating in and the time details below. Each ceremony is expected to last three hours. As a courtesy to all graduates and their guests, you are expected to remain and participate in the entire ceremony.
Morning Ceremony | 9:00 A.M. at Baxter Arena
Participating colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering (UNL)
- College of Education
| 7:00 A.M. | Doors open |
| 8:00 A.M. | Graduates report for lineup |
| 9:00 A.M. | Ceremony begins |
Afternoon Ceremony | 3:00 P.M. at Baxter Arena
Participating colleges:
- College of Business Administration
- College of Public Affairs and Community Service
- College of Information Science & Technology
- College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media
| 1:00 P.M. | Doors open |
| 2:00 P.M. | Graduates report for lineup |
| 3:00 P.M. | Ceremony begins |
Related Links
Commencement Website
Countdown to Commencement
Order Your Cap and Gown
Info for Students and Faculty
Disability Access and Accommodations
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Commencement Safety
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