Two-Part Celebration
The University will recognize summer and fall 2020 graduates with a two-part celebration: an in-person Drive-Through Celebration and then a virtual commencement ceremony. In light of COVID-19 restrictions, we are trying to reimagine these festivities in an appropriate and responsible manner that will still be exciting and memorable for you and your family.
Even though the pandemic is preventing us from gathering in December in the UNO Lakefront Arena, as is our custom, summer and fall 2020 graduates will be invited to take part in a future in-person commencement ceremony when it is safe to do so.
Celebration Kit Pick-Up
November 17 – December 4
University Center 222 Graduates who did not receive a celebration kit during Drive-Through Celebration are invited to pick one up at the Student Involvement and Leadership office. The kits contain fun items to help graduates celebrate their big day. Kits must be picked-up by December 4th and are limited to one kit per graduate. The Student Involvement and Leadership office is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
The Student Involvement and Leadership Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 24th.
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.
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