Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m., University Arena
The Commencement Ceremony is the campus-wide graduation ceremony for all students from all schools, colleges, and degree programs. All graduates will process across the stage to be recognized individually and will be given a diploma cover and university medallion. Doctoral and terminal master's 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 Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Commencement Ceremony Instructions
Instruction Video for Graduates
General information
- There will not be a rehearsal.
- Instructions will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
- Degree candidates will process across the stage and be recognized individually.
- Tickets for guests are not required.
- 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 University Arena and at convocation venues.
Academic Regalia (Cap & Gown)
- All 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.
- All ceremony participants must wear academic regalia.
- The arena steps are steep, women should wear low heeled shoes.
Processional Line-up
8:15 A.M., WEST UNIVERSITY ARENA
- Master's degree candidates line up on SOUTHWEST concourse behind the appropriate degree sign.
- Doctoral and MFA degree candidates line up on the NORTHWEST concourse behind the appropriate degree sign.
- Name cards for the ceremony will be provided at the designated line up area.
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