Graduate Instructions

Before You Arrive

Students are required to wear the UNO cap and gown.
Business attire beneath the gown is recommended.
Underneath the arena floor is a layer of ice, so it can be chilly. Please dress accordingly.
Bachelor's degree candidates: Wear the tassel over the right front of the cap.
Graduate and doctoral degree candidates: Wear the tassel over the left front of the cap.

Graduates will be directed to the check-in tables upon their entry.
Graduate students will receive their respective medal at the check-in table.
As a reminder, graduates should not bring any personal items (jackets, bags, purses, etc.) into the arena.
Graduates are required to sit in their assigned seats. Students will be lined up by college, then by major/program, and then by last name.

When directed by ushers, line up, grab your diploma cover, present your phone to be scanned by the usher prior to crossing the stage, and cross the stage.
After graduates take their photos backstage, ushers will direct graduates back to their seats.
As a courtesy to all graduates and their guests, you are expected to remain for the entire ceremony. Please ask your guests to meet you outside the arena after the ceremony.

Due to the quick turnover between ceremonies, we ask the graduates and their families and friends to go to our Scott and Dodge Campuses, where we have numerous photo opportunities available.
Order your photos through GradImages.
Connect with the UNO Alumni Association
Check out the Résumés, Career Readiness, and Interview Resources available through Career Services.
Ensure you get your diploma; these are mailed out approximately 15-20 business days after commencement. If you have questions or concerns about your diploma, please contact the Office of the Registrar at unoregistrar@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2314.
Undergrad students, look into attending Grad School at UNO.

Recordings of the ceremony will be available on the UNO YouTube channel the week after Commencement.