Honoring the Class of 2023
The Nebraska College of Law commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Lied Center for Performing Arts (12th & R Streets) and will last approximately 1.5 hours.
Information for graduates
- We will notify you when caps and gowns arrive. They should be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18.
- Day of graduation, arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. and enter the doors by the Carson Theatre, on the west side of the buildling.
- Put your cap and gown on when you arrive and hold your hood until you're called onto stage. The tassel should be on the right side of your cap until end of the ceremony.
- Photos: A professional photographer will take your photo while you are hooded and handed your diploma. Once proofs are available, a URL will be emailed to you for purchase options.
- Miscellaneous: You must repay any oustanding short term loans from Nebraska Law and pay any outstanding tuition balances. You will not recieve your diploma until you have paid the remaining balances to the College or University.
Information for guests
The following information will help ensure the day goes smoothly for graduates and their guests.
- Graduates will be seated on the on the main floor within the Orchestra Front section.
- There is not a limit of guests per graduate and tickets are not required for the ceremony.
- Seating is based on first come, first serve basis.
- The balcony will be available for socially distanced seating, however, it does not have wheel chair accessible spaces.
- Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis and is available in the garage directly across the street or at meters.
- Guests can be dropped of on the east side of the Lied Center, near the valet area.
Hotels
Have friends and family coming from out of town? There are multiple hotels within walking distance.
- Cornhusker Marriott
- Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln
- Graduate Lincoln
- Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Haymarket
- Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown Haymarket
- The Kindler Hotel
Should you have additional questions regarding graduation, please contact Katie Pfannenstiel or (402) 472-8382, assistant director of alumni relations & event planning.