ÐÔÊӽ紫ý will welcome the newest members to the Class of 2025 during its Fall Commencement.
When
- Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. (master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificates)
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. (undergraduates)
- Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. (undergraduates)
Where
Thomas & Mack Center at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý
Details
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý expects to award over 2,300 degrees during its fall 2025 commencement at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Class of 2025 graduates hail from 29 states/U.S. territories and 37 countries. Of the grads, 90% are Nevada residents, with 72% coming from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
The graduating class ranges in age from 19 to 77 – with an average age of 27. ÐÔÊӽ紫ý half of all students are the first in their family to earn a degree. Since 1964, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý has awarded more than 186,000 degrees to over 151,000 alumni.
Philanthropist Edward D. Smith will receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of his significant contributions to Southern Nevada and the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Nursing.
In keeping with commencement tradition, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý President Chris Heavey will highlight seven graduating students for their outstanding academic and community achievements.
Social
Watch the commencement through the event livestream and join on social media the #ÐÔÊӽ紫ýGrad. For full ceremony details, visit the commencement website.
Media
Media interested in access to the Thomas & Mack floor must obtain event credentials before commencement by emailing the Office of Media Relations at mediarelations@unlv.edu or calling (702) 895-3102.
