Graduation
UNM Commencement
The PIT - Saturday, May 17, 2008
(Line-Up: 8:15 am / Ceremony: 9:00 am)
Program Listings: The programs will list the names of only those students who are completing ALL graduation requirements this semester. Students must have a pending degree status for the current semester by the time of the program publication deadline (typically 7 weeks before the ceremony). Students should contact their academic advisor if they are unsure of their degree status.
Processional Line-Up: UNM Commencement: 8:15 am, West University Arenas (PIT). Line up at the southwest concourse behind the College of Education banner or Graduate Studies banner.
Caps, Gowns, and Tassel: Caps and gowns are required in order to participate in the University Commencement Ceremony. Doctoral candidates will be hooded during the ceremony. The tassel should be worn on your right before the ceremony and after being individually recognized you should move your tassel to the left.
Special Needs: UNM Commencement: Upon entering the arena, guests with special needs should proceed to sections 26 & 27 on the northeast side of the main concourse level.
Parking: UNM Commencement: There is ample parking and well marked entrance signs.
College of Education Convocation
Johnson Center - Saturday, May 17, 2008
(Line-Up: 12:15 pm, Ceremony: 1:00 pm)
Processional Line-Up: COE Convocation: 12:15 pm, Auxiliary Gym just behind the Johnson Main Arena. A name card will be provided to you prior to lining up.
Caps, Gowns, and Tassel: Caps and gowns are NOT required in order to participate in the College of Education Convocation, but are encouraged. The tassel should be worn on your right before the ceremony and after being individually recognized you should move your tassel to the left.
Special Needs: Convocation will have an area on the arena floor at the south side for wheelchairs and those needing special assistance. An elevator is available on the mall level entrance and a ramp entrance is located on the north side of Johnson Center where there is handicap permit parking.
Parking: Free parking lots can be accessed off Central and a fee parking structure is next to the Johnson Arena. Handicap parking is available throughout the campus and in the structure.