Spring Commencement

May 13-16, 2026
University Quadrangle
All ceremonies will be live-streamed.

Live stream details and access

Announcements

  1. Spring Graduation Application is open November 1 – March 1. Apply via MyNEVADA.
  2. Spring Grad Fair will be held March 10 & 11 in the Wolf Shop. This is the kick-off for getting your cap and gown.
  3. Communications regarding commencement will be sent out starting in March.

2025 Commencement Ceremonies

Ceremonies will be held at the University Quadrangle. The Doctor of Medicine celebration will be hosted at the Pioneer Center.

May 13
School of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) 1:00 PM
Graduating students seated on a stage that has "UNR MED" spelled out with plant designs.
May 14
School of Social Work 8:30 AM
Students seated in graduation attire on the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno 2023 commencement ceremony with the graduation stage and projection screen visible in the distance.
May 14
College of Engineering 8:30 AM
A banner with the word "Engineering" is in front of a group of graduating students seated on the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno.
May 14
College of Science 3:00 PM
Students wearing graduation robes and mortar boards walk behind a banner with the word "Science" on it during commencement ceremonies.
May 14
Orvis School of Nursing 3:00 PM
Students wearing graduation attire stand on the University of Nevada, Reno Quad next to a blue banner with the word "Nursing" on it.
May 14
School of Medicine (Speech Pathology) 3:00 PM
Hundreds of students are seated on chairs on the University of Nevada, Reno Quad during the 2022 spring commencement ceremonies.
May 15
College of Liberal Arts 8:30 AM
Students seated in graduation attire on the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno 2023 commencement ceremony with the graduation stage and projection screen visible in the distance.
May 15
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources 8:30 AM
Students are seated while wearing graduation attire at a commencement ceremony with one student's mortar board in focus that's decorated with the words "The Adventure Begins: B.S. in Biotechnology, 2023" written on it.
May 15
Reynolds School of Journalism 3:00 PM
Four graduating students from the Reynolds School of Journalism pose for a photo in their graduation robes and mortar boards with silver sashes. The third individual to the right holds a bouquet of flowers.
May 15
College of Education & Human Development 3:00 PM
A line of students wear graduation attire and carry the College of Education banner onto the Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno commencement ceremony.
May 15
School of Public Health 3:00 PM
A person wearing graduation attire wears a decorated mortar board
May 16
College of Business 8:30 AM
Two students wear graduation robes and mortar boards and hold a banner for the College of Business at a commencement ceremony.