Graduation Day Information
The day you have been waiting for is coming up in your final semester. “Graduation Day”. It seems
very complicated but it is all about being prepared and informed.
The Orvis School of Nursing will host a Convocation Ceremony during the graduation week in both the
Winter and Spring Calendar. This ceremony is for both undergraduates and graduate nursing students
in dress regalia. The ceremony includes a pinning ceremony and or hooding ceremony in front of family
and friends. In addition, The University of Nevada will host commencement ceremonies for all
programs on the campus. Detailed Information can be found on the unr.edu home page or dates for
UNR ceremony for Winter and Spring can be found below.
The Orvis School of Nursing will host Convocation for nursing with all graduating students. All nursing
students are expected to participate in this class celebration.
Orvis School of Nursing Graduation activity
Winter Convocation
Date: December 7, 2012
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Joe Crowley Student Union
Invitations will be ordered and available to students one month in advance of the ceremony
Spring Convocation
Date: May 16, 2013
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Joe Crowley Student Union
Invitations will be ordered and available to students one month in advance of the ceremony
University of Nevada, Reno Graduation activity
This ceremony is for all graduating students in all programs
Winter Commencement
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Advanced & Undergraduate Ceremony: Saturday, December 8, 2012
o Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
o Procession: 8:30 am
o http://hhs.unr.edu/osn/graduate_student_information.html
Location: Lawler Events Center
Spring Commencement
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Advanced Degree Ceremony: Friday, May 17, 2013
o Graduate Line-Up: 4:45 pm
o Procession: 5:00 pm
Undergraduate Degree Ceremony: Friday, May 17, 2013
o (College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, College of
Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, Division of Health
Sciences)
o Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
o Procession: 8:15 am
Undergraduate Degree Ceremony: Saturday, May 18, 2013
o (Reynolds School of Journalism, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science)
o Graduate Line-Up: 8:00 am
o Procession: 8:15 am
 Location: The University Quadrangle
In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Lawlor Events Center. Faculty, staff
and graduates will enter through the truck tunnel. Spectators will enter through the ticket office
entrance.
All bags are subject to search
Summer Commencement
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No Ceremony
*Commencement Date and Location are subject to change.
We look forward to congratulating you and meeting your proud families and friends at
both commencement and convocation.