RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Spring Commencement ceremonies will return to the University’s historic Quad in celebration of May 2022 graduates on Thursday through Saturday, May 12 - 14. The University will hold six in-person Commencement ceremonies over the three days to confer 3,213 degrees, including 2,516 bachelor’s degrees and 697 advanced degrees (master’s and doctoral degrees).
- Six ceremonies: The University will offer six separate ceremonies to better accommodate graduates and their families with two ceremonies each day at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Processional times are as follows:
- May 12
- 9 a.m. ceremony: College of Business
- 4 p.m. ceremony: College of Engineering and the Orvis School of Nursing
- May 13
- 9 a.m. ceremony: School of Medicine: Speech Pathology program and the College of Science
- 4 p.m. ceremony: College of Education and Human Development, the Reynolds School of Journalism and the School of Social Work
- May 14
- 9 a.m. ceremony: College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and the School of Public Health
- 4 p.m. ceremony: College of Liberal Arts
- May 12
- Weather: In case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lawlor Events Center. Updates will be available on the University's homepage.
- Prohibited items: Tobacco and alcohol is prohibited on campus during the commencement ceremony. Balloons, noise makers and large signs are also not allowed at the ceremony.
- Media check-in location: Media must check in at the media table to receive their press passes and complete access to the event. The media table will be located on the northwest side of Morrill Hall. Media will be asked to clearly display the University media credentials throughout the ceremony. They may also be asked to show credentials or a letter of assignment provided by their media outlet. Professional attire is requested. Media planning to attend can call Scott Walquist, 775-287-6788, if additional assistance is required.
- Parking for media: Media parking is available in the parking lot east of Morrill Hall, which can be accessed from 9th or Center Street. Media not driving branded vehicles should contact Scott Walquist, 775-287-6788, to receive a parking pass to enter the lot.
- Livestream: For those not able to attend the ceremony, a livestream of the event will be available once the ceremony begins at on the University's livestream website.
- Commencement facts:
- Most popular majors (169 different majors will be represented):
- Graduate: Social Work, Public Health and Business Administration
- Undergraduate: Community Health Sciences, Psychology and Criminal Justice
- This year’s oldest graduate is 71 years old, and the youngest graduate is 19 years old
- The average age of graduates is 25 years old
- In 1891, the University’s first graduating class consisted of three students
- Most popular majors (169 different majors will be represented):
University graduates and their families are encouraged to join the Commencement conversation online by using the hashtag #NVGrad2022, #NVGrads and #PackPride.
Find out more about the University of Nevada, Reno’s 2022 Spring Commencement.
Media Contact
Scott Walquist
Director of Communications
Office of Marketing and Communications
Phone: (775) 287-6788
Email: srwalquist@unr.edu
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university that is committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University serves 21,000 students. The University is a comprehensive, doctoral university, classified as an R1 institution with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Additionally, it has attained the prestigious “Carnegie Engaged” classification, reflecting its student and institutional impact on civic engagement and service, fostered by extensive community and statewide collaborations. More than $800 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities has been invested on campus since 2009. It is home to the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Wolf Pack Athletics, maintains a statewide outreach mission and presence through programs such as the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Small Business Development Center, Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Through a commitment to world-improving research, student success and outreach benefiting the communities and businesses of Nevada, the University has impact across the state and around the world.
