University Events and Programs

2012 Schedule of Events

Friday, May 18
11 am - Commencement rehearsal
3 pm - Graduates assemble for Honors Convocation
4-6 pm - Honors Convocation

Saturday, May 19
9 am - Graduates and faculty assemble
9:45 am - Procession begins
10 am - Ceremony begins
12:30 pm - Ceremony concludes

Complete list of dates and deadlines

Weather Notice

As Commencement nears, weather reports will be posted here.

Please watch the weather reports and dress appropriately.

The UNH Commencement Ceremony takes place outdoors on Memorial Field regardless of weather conditions. Simulcast viewing is available in the Whittemore Center Arena. Tickets are not required for either Memorial Field or the Whittemore Center Arena.

Live Streaming / Twitter

Watch Ceremony
The 2012 Commencement Ceremony will be available for live viewing online. Click here.

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Streaming starts at 9:30 am

Twitter
Planning to tweet UNH commencement? Use #unh12 so we can all follow along!

Web Cam
Follow preparations of Memorial Field for Saturday's ceremony by watching the Alumni Association's Cat's Eye Webcam.

Maps

Commencement Venue Map
Overview of Commencement venue including student line-up areas, shuttle drop-off location and guest services.

Field Map
More detailed view of Commencement venue including student seating locations by college.

Campus Map
Entire campus overview

Register to Participate

Students preparing to graduate must follow these two important steps:

1. File an intent to graduate with the registrar's office, on blackboard, through Webcat. See deadlines.
2. Register to participate in the Commencement and/or Honors Convocation ceremonies. Registration will go live on March 12.
   

2012 Commencement T Shirts

Do you have a design idea for the 2012 Commencement t-shirts? If so, please email graphics to commencement@unh.edu. Let's see what you've got!