Pledge Ceremony

Guest Information 

• Doors open at 4:30 pm, and the ceremony starts at 5:00 pm.
• If you attend we encourage you to watch the event live on our webpage.  
• Parking and seating are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Parking

401 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Please remember allow plenty of time prior to your event as traffic is known to be considerably busier than normal at times of Kiva Auditorium events in Albuquerque. 

Kiva Auditorium is located at 401 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102. If you are driving in to see the show, make sure to give yourself at least 30 minutes to find parking and make it to your seat.

The Civic Center is connected to 1,500 convenient parking spaces.

Primary parking is available at the Convention Center garage (Martin Luther King Blvd & Broadway), with overflow parking available at the Civic Plaza garage (Marquette & 3rd St.). Event parking in these garages is $6.00 – $10.00 per vehicle, without in/out privileges.

Additionally, there are numerous other public parking garages and parking lots available throughout downtown close to the Center. Parking fees vary. Please refer to the posted parking fees at each garage or lot. 

Photography & Videography

• Guests are not allowed in the aisles during the ceremony.  
• Guests are not allowed on the stage at anytime before, during or after the ceremony.
• Professional photographers will be at the event, and their photos will be available for free on the College of Nursing Pledge Ceremony webpage a few weeks after the ceremony. Guests are encouraged to stay in their seats and enjoy the show.

After the Ceremony

• Students will be asked to remain in their seats after the ceremony. All guests must exit at this time.
• It is suggested that students, families and guests pre-plan a meeting location for themselves after the ceremony to alleviate congestion while exiting.
• Workers will begin dismantling the stage and removing event supplies immediately after the ceremony ends. Please meet your student outside of the event space.