Congratulations to the 2025 graduating class! We are so proud of the inquisitive nursing professional you have become. During this important time, you will be shaping patient care and finding smarter ways to serve your patients and our communities. The knowledge that starts here spreads out with every graduate from the College of Nursing. That is us – that is you! Go Lobos!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
UNM University Arena "The PIT"
Students & Faculty Arrive at 10:45 AM
Ceremony Starts at 11:30 AM
Students will not receive their diploma at Convocation or Commencement. Official diplomas are mailed by the UNM Office of the Registrar 6-8 weeks after the end of the semester. If there are questions regarding diplomas or transcripts, students should contact the Office of the Registrar at (505) 277-8900 or by email at degrees@unm.edu
The College of Nursing Spring Convocation is held each May during the last week of the semester and is typically scheduled towards the end of the week just prior to the University’s official Commencement Ceremony. This formal convocation in academic regalia recognizes the graduates from the undergraduate and graduate programs. Students graduating in the Spring semester as well as those who graduated in the previous fall semester are invited to attend the Spring Convocation.
The specific date and time for the Spring Convocation will be emailed to graduating students by the first week of February each year once confirmed with the University.
The College of Nursing Summer Convocation is held each August during the last week of the semester and is typically scheduled towards the end of the week prior to the University’s official Commencement Ceremony. This formal convocation in academic regalia recognizes the graduates from the undergraduate and graduate programs. Students graduating in the Summer semester are invited to attend the Summer Convocation.
The College of Nursing Summer Convocation is held each December during the last week of the semester and is typically scheduled towards the end of the week. This formal convocation in academic regalia recognizes the graduates from the undergraduate and graduate programs. Students graduating in the Summer semester are invited to attend the Summer Convocation.
The specific date and time for the Spring Convocation will be emailed to graduating students by the first week of September each year once confirmed with the University.
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