Drive-Through Celebration

November 13, 2020

Graduates will sign-up for one of five timeslots throughout the day and drive, walk or bike down Alumni Drive in front of the University Center where you will be greeted and cheered by the UNO administration, faculty and staff. Graduates are encouraged to wear their regalia.

How to participate

• Only summer and fall graduates may register to participate in the drive-through celebration.
• In order to participate, graduates must register via the link below to drive, bike or walk in one of 5 time slots throughout the day. Please note that space in each timeslot is limited and will be reserved first-come-first-served.
  - - Drive-Through Celebrations will be hosted at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm
  - - Deadline to register is November 6, 2020
• Walking and biking participants may walk or bike in groups of no more than 10 graduates. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, members of the walking/biking groups must maintain a six foot distance between one another. Each group member should register individually for the drive-through celebration.
• Graduates are encouraged to wear their regalia and will be given a celebration kit at the beginning of the route with items to help them celebrate as they travel down Alumni Drive.

Rules to be followed:

• Only summer and fall 2020 graduates may sign-up to participate in the drive-through.
• One car per graduate - you may invite your family or friends to ride in the car with you.
• Due to social distancing guidelines related to COVID-19, walking and biking participants must walk or bike alone and must maintain 6 ft distance from others.
• Masks must be worn at all times including in the car.
• Spectators are not permitted - unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions spectators will not be allowed to watch the Drive-Through Celebration. Driving participants may invite their family and friends to ride in the car with them but please remember graduates may only have 1 vehicle participate in the celebration.

Virtual Commencement

December 12, 2020 | 2:00 pm

UNO will recognize the fall and summer 2020 graduates via Virtual Commencement.

How to participate

• The celebration will be broadcast on YouTube live on December 12, 2020. The link to the broadcast will be posted on the commencement webpage in the days leading up to the event.
• Graduates do not need to sign up to have their names read but if you want your photo to be included in the ceremony, you'll need to submit it by November 19, 2020.
• To submit a photo, click on the button below and fill out the form. Graduates are encouraged to submit a photo in regalia or in their professional best.

What to expect during the ceremony

• Singing of the National Anthem
• President’s Remarks
• Congratulatory Messages from Faculty
• Commencement Address
• Conferral of Degrees
• Reading of the Graduates
• Virtual Second Line

Regalia Photo Sessions

October 27th & 30th
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

*by scheduled appointment only

Candid Campus is hosting regalia photo session at the University Center on October 27th and 30th. Graduates will have the opportunity to pose in their regalia and purchase photos. Graduates will receive a detailed email from Candid Campus but may also schedule an appointment by clicking on the button below. Please note that graduates must schedule an appointment in advance and bring their regalia with them.

Schedule An Appointment

For questions about ordering regalia, please contact the UNO Bookstore at 504-280-6373.