General University Ceremony Information

Commencement Participation

Commencement is not required in order to graduate but is highly encouraged. Participation means attending the Commencement ceremony in academic costume, marching in the processional and recessional, and going forward to the stage to receive your diploma from your Dean. Students who participate in the Commencement ceremony are expected to be present throughout the entire ceremony.

Registration and Records will mail information regarding instructions for the commencement ceremony to all degree candidates approximately four (4) weeks prior to graduation. You must advise us of your plans concerning participation so that seating and diploma arrangements can be made. For more information, please contact Graduation Services, 109 Canfield Administration Building, (402) 472-3636.

Academic Costume

All participants are required to wear caps and gowns at Commencement. Candidates for the Educational Specialist, J.D. degree and for all Masters Degrees must have hoods in addition to the cap and gown.

You may order caps, gowns, hoods, and graduation announcements in person or by mail from the University Bookstore, General Merchandising Area, Lower Level, Nebraska Union on City Campus.

Admission Tickets

Admission tickets are not needed for attending Commencement. Your family and friends are cordially invited to attend and may sit any place in the Sports Center except in the area reserved for the graduates.

Parking

Fairgrounds and Campus lots are available without charge. All entrances to the Fairgrounds will be open but you and your family are urged to use the 27th street gate both when arriving and leaving.

Graduating Students with Disabilities

Those using wheelchairs, crutches, etc. may require special accommodation for marching and seating arrangements in order to insure full participation are very welcome and should notify us several days before Commencement. Please report any special needs to Dr. Roger Mandigo, Head Marshal, at 472-6456. He will advise you regarding procedures to be followed. Disabled parking is available at the northeast corner of the Devaney Sports Center property on both sides of Ollis Avenue.

Seating for Guests with Disabilities

A disabled guest or a wheel chair bound guest, accompanied by one relative or friend, may sit in a special area on the main floor near the stage or sit in section B-11. Aisle seats are available for guests who are ambulatory restricted. Please direct your disabled guest(s) to an usher who will be available to assist you in seating your guest(s).