Dear UNK Graduate and Parents:
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is very excited about the upcoming celebration of the completion of your degree. The 2012 Summer Commencement exercises will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012, in the Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union (NSU)
Line-up for those graduates marching begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Cedar Room of the NSU. The Processional will start at 9:50 a.m. sharp.
We have made every effort to comfortably accommodate the 120 graduates expected to march, plus their friends and family. We do expect and heartily welcome a crowd, but with that, we encourage guests to come as early as possible that morning (the NSU opens at 7:30 a.m.). In the possible case of standing room only, overflow areas with closed-circuit monitors are provided in the food court atrium (west of the book store) of the Nebraskan Student Union
If you have questions, please first consult the Graduation Information Headquarters at www.unk.edu/about/commencement/. If you are unable to find answers to your questions about Graduation there, call the University Relations Office at 308.865.8529.
We look forward to sharing this special day-- your UNK Commencement—with you.
Sincerely,
Curt Carlson
Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Upcoming Ceremony: July 27, 2012, 10:00 am Central Time, Summer Commencement, Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union.
Deadlines and More Information:
Find out about your graduation deadlines, fees and application procedures on the Graduation Information page. Reserved and Special Needs seating information is also available.
If you are a family member planning to attend the ceremony, visit the Maps and Directions page for directions to our campus and a layout of the buildings when you arrive.
Webcast: For those unable to attend in person, UNK commencement ceremonies are webcast live over the internet. To view the broadcast visit the Webcast Information page before the event to make sure your computer is properly configured. If you have Information Technology questions on how to view UNK Webcasts, please call the helpdesk at 308.865.8363.
If you would like to listen to addresses by previous commencement speakers, visit the Audio and Video Archives section.
Graduation Accommodations for Parking:
Visitors with handicap parking permits can park on the North side of the Nebraskan Student Union in Lot 28. A map is available on the UNK homepage at www.unk.edu. Family members who are transporting a handicapped individual will have access to drop off the individual on the North side of the Nebraskan Student Union, but will need to move their vehicle to another parking lot.
Graduation Accomodations for Seating
Visitors in wheelchairs can sit on the main floor of the Ponderosa Room. Elevators are located at the north entrance and the atrium entrance to the NSU.