Commencement Ceremony
Friday, December 18 at 6:00 p.m., Tingley Coliseum at Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds
The Commencement Ceremony is the campus-wide graduation ceremony for all students from all schools, colleges, and degree programs. Graduates will process across the stage to be recognized individually and will be given a diploma cover. Doctoral and terminal master's (Master of Fine Arts) degree candidates will be hooded.
Convocation Ceremonies
Convocation ceremonies are celebrations hosted by individual schools, colleges, and/or departments just for their graduates. Each of these ceremonies may be different in form and structure and may range from a formal graduation ceremony to a casual reception. Specific questions about your convocation should be directed to your convocation coordinator. See the Schedule of Events for ceremony dates and times.
Signup
All degree candidates who plan to participate in the the commencement ceremony and/or a convocation ceremony must complete the online sign-up form. The signup deadline is:
5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Commencement Ceremony Instructions
General information
- There will not be a rehearsal.
- Instructions will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
- Graduates who participate in the commencement ceremony will be given a diploma cover. If you do not participate in the commencement ceremony, you may purchase a diploma cover at the bookstore.
- Degree candidates will process across the stage and be recognized individually.
- Answers to common questions are provided in the frequently asked questions page. If your question is still not answered, please contact our office by either phone or email.
- Graduates or guests with special needs should request appropriate accommodations when signing up to participate.
- Flowers will be available for purchase at Tingley Coliseum and at convocation venues.
Academic Regalia (Cap & Gown)
- All ceremony participants must wear academic regalia available for purchase at the UNM Bookstore.
- Master's degree and Education Specialist certificate candidates wear caps, gowns and hoods.
- MFA and doctoral degree candidates wear caps and gowns but carry their hoods over their arms.
Processional Line-up
5:15 p.m.
Expo New Mexico Creative Arts Building
- Name cards for the ceremony will be provided at the designated line up area.
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